benefit

US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/

UK /'benɪfɪt/

A2

noun

  • Good result or effect, something advantageous
  • An advantage or profit gained from something
  • A public event to raise money for a charity or cause
  • A payment or gift made by an organization or the state.
  • A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
  • Money provided by the government to people who are unemployed, ill, or have low incomes
  • An advantage or profit gained from something
  • Financial assistance from the government or an employer

verb

  • To have a good effect or be helpful
  • Receive an advantage; profit.

other

  • To receive an advantage; to be helped
  • To receive an advantage; to be helped

Examples

What are the benefits to investors?

She is worried that if she takes on a job she will lose her benefits.