- 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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It could also be fragile politically — the costs occur today, but the benefits will not be evident for more than a decade.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
The paper reviews research linking regular exercise to a wide range of health benefits, including a lower risk of death, better mental health, stronger cognitive function, and greater resistance to age-related decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
But do we have enough information yet on the benefits and risks?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Moderna said an advisory committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the vaccine, mRNA-1010, exceed the risks for the prevention of flu in adults 50 through 64 years old, and in adults 65 and older.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
The five-year limit on benefits, however, is not the law’s worst feature.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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