benefit

/ˈbɛnəfɪt/

nounverbben · e · fit

BENEFIT = “BEN” + “E” + “FIT” — Ben is fit, and that’s a benefit!

Yes, it's benefit. Remember it has one N: ben-e-fit (not *benn*).

Definitions

  1. nounA helpful result or advantage; something that improves a situation.
  2. nounA payment or service provided by an employer or government, such as health insurance or unemployment pay.
  3. verbTo help or improve; to receive help or advantage from something.

Examples

  • “Daily exercise has a big benefit for your heart and mood.”
  • “One benefit of the job is health insurance.”
  • “The whole class will benefit from extra practice before the test.”

Synonyms

advantagehelpgainprofitperk

Antonyms

disadvantageharm

Translations

ES beneficioPT benefícioFR bénéfice

Common misspellings

benifitbenefetbennefitbenefittbeneffitbenefit

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