benefits
Americannoun
Usage
What does benefits mean? Benefits are things that are good or advantages, as in One of the benefits of owning a bookstore is I always have something to read. Benefits also refer to items companies give employees beyond payment for work, such as paid vacation time, a pension plan, and discounts on gym memberships. Governments also offer its citizens benefits, usually in the form of money for specific situations or needs. You might receive unemployment benefits when you’re out of work and can’t find a job. A disabled person can receive disability benefits when they are unable to work or to work full time. Benefits are also public entertainment or theatrical events that raise money for charitable causes. Example: Free lunch is one of my company’s biggest benefits.
Example Sentences
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Others are ambivalent, recognizing the benefits of change but fearing they might be giving up more than they realize.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Then there are studies that demonstrate, for men in particular, benefits for heart health.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
If she receives SSI or Medicaid, cash gifts or housing support can hurt her benefits.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
"Mission Wild is about accepting that challenge and setting out to achieve a wilder Gloucestershire, with benefits for people, communities and nature," McLaughlin added.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Given all the benefits, and all the risks, would they give the go-ahead for the surgery?
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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