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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They can open up entirely new treatment pathways that increase quality of life and often generate knowledge that benefits future research well beyond a single company.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“While we’re trying to get the benefits of AI, we also are very cognizant of the risk of cyber,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
It calls its approach “Return on Air,” or the benefits of clean indoor air, including efficiency, productivity and health.
From Barron's • 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
This chapter covers some of this research in terms of music processing, active listening, and benefits of the music-brain connection.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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