- plural of benefit.
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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But he doesn't expect a deal until late 2027, with the economic benefits arriving in 2028.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 189,000 in the week through Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
I also think — like even many Republicans do — that benefits need to be boosted at the bottom.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
The potential environmental benefits could be considerable if the technology were adopted widely.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
Nor did they ever approve of what is always on the lips of our wise men today—to reap the benefits of time.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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