benefits

[ben-uh-fits]

noun

1. the plural of benefit.

Example Sentences

The protections and benefits of her dream of citizenship are on the line in a system increasingly hostile to outsiders, even those making a profound economic and cultural contribution to the common good.

From Los Angeles Times

The parents, who were both in receipt of benefits, were paying up to £70 per week for taxis, he said.

From BBC

Universities that agree to the compact would get more favorable access to federal research grants and additional funding, as well as other benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

These include new work requirements that are a cornerstone of Republican demands, under which certain adults would have to work or engage in qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid benefits.

From Salon

Heather Epps, a physiotherapist with expertise in hydrotherapy for cerebral palsy patients, said it could "improve quality of life" thanks to the benefits it had in pain reduction and its ability to improve muscle function.

From BBC

Related Words

• cash 
• compensation 
• earnings 
• interest 
• livelihood 
• pay 
• proceeds 
• profit 
• revenue 
• royalty 
• salary 
• wage 

When To Use

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.