A2noun 1K

Benefit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbenɪfɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbenɪfɪt/"]/

Meaning of Benefit

an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has

In simple words: Something good that helps you or makes your life better.

Benefit in a sentence

• Regular exercise has many health benefits.
• One of the main benefits of this program is the flexibility it offers.
• The social benefits of volunteering can be very rewarding.
• Eating fruits and vegetables can provide numerous benefits to your body.
• She found that learning a new language can benefit her career.

How to use Benefit

Use 'benefit' when discussing advantages or positive outcomes. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

benefit + from + object

Memory hint

Think of 'bene-' in benefit as 'good', like a 'bonanza' of good things.

Related words

Collocations with Benefit

• considerable
• enormous
• great
• enjoy
• experience
• have
• accrue
• arise from something
• result from something
• for somebody’s benefit
• of benefit to
• to somebody’s benefit
• welfare
• state
• insurance
• amount
• level
• be eligible for
• be entitled to
• qualify for
• be paid
• benefits agency
• office
• payment
• on benefit
• fringe
• tax
• employee
• give
• receive
• extend
• plan
• benefits package

Synonyms for Benefit

• advantage
• gain
• profit
• blessing
• value

Opposites of Benefit

• disadvantage
• harm
• loss

Common mistakes with Benefit

• Confused with 'beneficial' which is an adjective.
• Using 'benefit' incorrectly in conjunction, e.g., 'benefit to' instead of 'benefit from'.

Frequently asked questions about Benefit

What does Benefit mean?

Something good that helps you or makes your life better.

What is the definition of Benefit?

an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has

How do you use Benefit in a sentence?

Regular exercise has many health benefits.

Can you give another example of Benefit?

One of the main benefits of this program is the flexibility it offers.

What are synonyms for Benefit?

Common alternatives include advantage, gain, profit, blessing, value.

What is the opposite of Benefit?

Opposite meanings include disadvantage, harm, loss.

What words go with Benefit?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, great, enjoy, experience, have, accrue, arise from something, result from something, for somebody’s benefit, of benefit to, to somebody’s benefit, welfare, state, insurance, amount, level, be eligible for, be entitled to, qualify for, be paid, benefits agency, office, payment, on benefit, fringe, tax, employee, give, receive, extend, plan, benefits package.

What are common mistakes when using Benefit?

Confused with 'beneficial' which is an adjective. Using 'benefit' incorrectly in conjunction, e.g., 'benefit to' instead of 'benefit from'.

How do you pronounce Benefit?

US: /["/ˈbenɪfɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbenɪfɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Benefit?

Use 'benefit' when discussing advantages or positive outcomes. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Benefit?

"Benefit" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.