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Meaning of the word benefits in English

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benefits

Noun

1.

an advantage or profit gained from something.

Example:
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enjoy the benefits of being a member
Synonym:
good sake interest welfare well-being satisfaction enjoyment advantage comfort ease convenience help aid assistance avail use utility service reward merit strong point strength asset plus bonus boon blessing virtue perk fringe benefit usefulness helpfulness value profit perquisite
Antonym:
detriment disadvantage drawback
2.

a payment or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company.

Example:
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welfare benefits
Synonym:
social security unemployment benefit welfare pension charity donations gifts the dole

Verb

receive an advantage; profit.

Example:
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the areas would benefit from regeneration
Synonym:
profit gain make the most of exploit cash in make a killing
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