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Benefits: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Explained (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：advantage (Benefits)
Benefits
/ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
n./v.
The good things you get from something, like help, improvement, or an advantage.
advantage
➕
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
n./v.
A positive outcome or improvement gained from an action or situation.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Bene- (good) + fit (from Latin facere 'to do') + s. Literally 'good deeds' or 'advantages'.
💡 Mnemonic
'Bene' sounds like 'bunny', 'fit' like fitness; a fit bunny enjoys many benefits!
📖 Example
The main benefit of regular exercise is feeling more energetic and happy every day.
The main benefit of regular exercise is feeling more energetic and happy every day.
🔗 Collocations
health benefits – Positive effects on physical and mental well-being
financial benefit – Monetary gain or advantage
direct benefit – Immediate and clear advantage
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
disadvantage (n.) – An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces chances of success
drawback (n.) – A feature that renders something less acceptable
🌱 Derivatives
beneficial (adj.) – Producing good results or helpful effects
beneficiary (n.) – A person who receives advantages, especially from a will or insurance policy
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'beneficium' (good deed), via Old French 'bienfait'. In modern business, 'benefits' refers to employee perks like insurance and paid leave.
Meaning 2：perks (Benefits)
Benefits
/ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
n./v.
Extra things your company gives you besides salary, like health insurance or paid holidays.
perks
➕
/pɜːrks/
n./v.
Non-salary compensation provided by employers, such as insurance, paid leave, or memberships.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The company offers great benefits, including a gym membership and extra vacation days.
The company offers great benefits, including a gym membership and extra vacation days.
🔗 Collocations
employee benefits – Extra rewards or services given to workers beyond their salary
benefits package – A collection of non-wage compensations provided by an employer
health insurance benefits – Medical coverage offered as part of employment
🔄 Synonyms
perks (n.) – Special benefits or advantages given to employees in addition to pay
compensation (n.) – Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, effort, or injury
allowance (n.) – A sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
benefited (v.) – Past tense of benefit; received an advantage or improvement
beneficial (adj.) – Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good
Meaning 3：gain (Benefits)
Benefits
/ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
n./v.
(verb) To get help or become better from something.
gain
➕
/ɡeɪn/
n./v.
To receive an advantage or improvement from something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
All students can benefit from this new and fun way of learning languages.
All students can benefit from this new and fun way of learning languages.
🔗 Collocations
benefit from – To receive an advantage or positive outcome from something
benefit greatly – To gain a substantial advantage
mutually benefit – To provide advantages to two or more parties
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
benefited (v.) – Past tense of benefit; received an advantage
beneficial (adj.) – Producing good results
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