ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Benefits

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪts/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Benefits is a noun meaning plural of benefit.

Meaning

plural of benefit.

More Meanings

  1. public assistance; welfare.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of benefit

Example Sentences

Her dad had been on benefits for years so she never ever received pocket money. When she walked to school she would scour the pavements for coins.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gain, welfare, profit, achievements, advances, advantage.

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