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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Cardiologists have long investigated whether digoxin could provide additional benefits as a fifth treatment.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Once certain thresholds are reached, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits can be included in taxable income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Tepache, a fermented Mexican pineapple beverage that has recently gone mass-market, is another drink with purported wellness benefits that include gut health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Officials said other benefits of minimising outdoor lighting included lower carbon emissions and energy costs.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
No one at Cambridge taught the benefits of good marching order.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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