benefits

[ben-uh-fits]

noun

1. the plural of benefit.

Example Sentences

“AMD’s leadership in high-performance chips will enable us to accelerate progress and bring the benefits of advanced AI to everyone faster.”

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s bad, and even worse. Jared Golden and Paul LePage. Golden voted against unemployment benefits, child tax credits and more affordable healthcare,” an ad announcing Dunlap’s bid said.

From Salon

He said Sir Mel had been right to focus on cuts to working age benefits, where people "have got the opportunity to re-enter the workforce, improve their mental health" rather than pensions.

From BBC

They want to shrink the state by around £50bn by cutting benefits, cutting foreign aid and cutting the civil service.

From BBC

"There are crimes still being committed, fraud, and we've got evidence his benefits are being claimed."

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.