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BEN-if-it/ˈbenɪfɪt/

A benefit is a good result or advantage. Health benefits, benefits of exercise, and employee benefits (extra pay or holiday) are all common. Advantage often compares two options; benefit can stand alone. As a verb: students benefit from practice. Beneficial is the adjective. Do not confuse it with profit, which is mainly money.

Meaning

A good result or advantage.

Examples

• “Regular exercise has many health benefits.”
• “One benefit of remote work is less travel.”
• “Older people benefit from daily walking.”

Good to know

benefit from. the benefits of + noun. Adjective: beneficial.

Near in meaning

advantage

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