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Definition benefit in American English

benefit noun

noun
/ˈbenəfɪt/

▪ bring, derive, enjoy, gain, obtain, provide, reap, yield

1

extra money or other advantages that you get in addition to your salary from your employer as part of your job

Example

The benefits include medical insurance and a company car.

Synonyms and related words
benefit bonus combat pay
1.1

money or help that an insurance company gives to you

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary adjuster
2

an advantage you get from a situation

Example

The new sports facility will bring lasting benefit to the community.

Example

Consider the potential benefits of the deal for the company.

Example

The costs involved would outweigh any benefits gained.

Example

Even Liza derived little benefit from the changes.

Example

The town was still reaping the benefits years after the movie's release.

Example

Not all competition is of benefit to the consumer.

Example

Molly explained what was happening for my benefit.

Example

He has had the benefit of the best education money can buy.

Synonyms and related words
advantage benefit good
3

an event organized in order to make money for a person or a charity

Example

a benefit concert/performance

Synonyms and related words
bake sale bazaar benefit
4

payment for people who are sick or unemployed

Example

housing/sickness/disability benefit

Example

She's been on unemployment benefit for six years.

Example

families receiving benefit

Synonyms and related words
aid assisted living benefit
Definition benefit in American English