benefit

noun
UK: /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/
US: /ˈben.ə.fɪt/

  1. An advantage or something helpful; a good effect.

    1. I got a benefit from my new job. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town will benefit greatly from the new factory and increase employment. [ ] [ ]

  2. Money provided by the government to people who are unemployed, ill, or have low income.

    1. She gets benefit because she is unemployed. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is on unemployment benefit while searching for suitable long-term opportunities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advantage profit welfare aid assist improve
benefit verb

  1. To receive an advantage; to be helped.

    1. I benefit from her help. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people benefit from the improved air quality thanks to new environmental regulations. [ ] [ ]

  2. To help or be useful to someone or something.

    1. This course will benefit you. [ ] [ ]
    2. A new bridge would benefit local businesses by improving the connection with bigger cities. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "benefit" in English means: An advantage or something helpful; a good effect., Money provided by the government to people who are unemployed, ill, or have low income..

The phonetic transcription of "benefit" is /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ in British English and /ˈben.ə.fɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "benefit": advantage, profit, welfare, aid, assist, improve.

Example usage of "benefit": "I got a benefit from my new job.". More examples on the page.