benefit — an advantage or profit gained from something; a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an advantage or profit gained from something; a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbenɪfɪt/
Korean meaning: 이익, 혜택; 국가나 보험에서 지급하는 급여
Korean pronunciation: 벤-니-핏 (강세: 벤)
Example Sentences
- The benefit of having a best friend is that they laugh at your terrible jokes.
- One major benefit of online classes? You can attend in your pajamas without anyone knowing!
- Regular exercise provides numerous benefits including improved cardiovascular health and increased energy levels.
benefit
NOUN//ˈbenɪfɪt//
an advantage or profit gained from something; a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it
Company providing employee benefits
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
Edit your credit to reap the benefit!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'beneficium' meaning 'a favor or kindness,' derived from 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do). The word entered English through Old French 'benefice' in the 13th century.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“The benefit of having a best friend is that they laugh at your terrible jokes.”
“One major benefit of online classes? You can attend in your pajamas without anyone knowing!”
“Regular exercise provides numerous benefits including improved cardiovascular health and increased energy levels.”
“The new environmental policies will benefit future generations.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free