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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In a bid to reap the benefits of the tech, which developers claim can cut costs and boost productivity, the US carmaker adopted it across some parts of its operations including for quality checks.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Mrima Hill, a 390-acre forest on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast, has long been at the centre of disputes over its untapped mineral wealth, with locals fearing eviction without compensation and exclusion from the benefits.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
While a technical challenge, it’s less so than a manned mission to Mars and would provide more immediate benefits to civilization than a Mars mission ever could.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
If they delayed until age 70, they’d receive about $1,240 a month because of the roughly 24% boost in benefits from delayed retirement credits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
“Even if it’s going right through him, he’ll still get the benefits of the electrolytes. In fact, its proprietary formula is proven to improve quality of life.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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