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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But the benefits of AI are likely to accrue unevenly and over time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The most commonly mentioned benefits are tied to financial impacts, followed by productivity gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
These benefits remained even after accounting for early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's, including the buildup of proteins called amyloid and tau.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Local 99 members average about $35,000 per year — and most also receive health benefits for themselves and their immediate families.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
“Handel,” said Herbert, stopping, “you feel convinced that you can take no further benefits from him; do you?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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