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Bonus

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

Meaning of Bonus

an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to somebody’s wages or salary as a reward

In simple words: An extra amount of money or reward.

Bonus in a sentence

• The company offered a significant bonus to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
• His performance throughout the year earned him a substantial bonus.
• As a bonus, the manager decided to treat the team to lunch after the successful project completion.
• The bonus was a delightful surprise that made the hard work worth it.
• She received a bonus for her exceptional contributions to the team.

How to use Bonus

Use 'bonus' when referring to additional money or rewards given for good performance. It's common in workplaces but may not be used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

bonus + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'bone us' — imagine getting a bone as a treat for good behavior.

Related words

Collocations with Bonus

• big
• huge
• large
• award (somebody)
• give somebody
• pay somebody
• payment
• scheme
• bonus of
• great
• huge
• major
• bonus for

Synonyms for Bonus

• extra
• reward
• gratuity
• incentive
• premium

Opposites of Bonus

• penalty
• deduction

Common mistakes with Bonus

• Confused with 'bouns' — remember it's 'bonus'.
• Using 'bonus' as a verb incorrectly — it's only a noun.
• Mistakenly pluralizing as 'bonuses' in informal contexts when 'bonus' fits.

Frequently asked questions about Bonus

What does Bonus mean?

An extra amount of money or reward.

What is the definition of Bonus?

an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to somebody’s wages or salary as a reward

How do you use Bonus in a sentence?

The company offered a significant bonus to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

Can you give another example of Bonus?

His performance throughout the year earned him a substantial bonus.

What are synonyms for Bonus?

Common alternatives include extra, reward, gratuity, incentive, premium.

What is the opposite of Bonus?

Opposite meanings include penalty, deduction.

What words go with Bonus?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, award (somebody), give somebody, pay somebody, payment, scheme, bonus of, great, huge, major, bonus for.

What are common mistakes when using Bonus?

Confused with 'bouns' — remember it's 'bonus'. Using 'bonus' as a verb incorrectly — it's only a noun. Mistakenly pluralizing as 'bonuses' in informal contexts when 'bonus' fits.

How do you pronounce Bonus?

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

When should I use Bonus?

Use 'bonus' when referring to additional money or rewards given for good performance. It's common in workplaces but may not be used in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Bonus?

"Bonus" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.