benefit

noun

UK /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Word Forms

singular	benefit
plural	benefits

1
countable/uncountable an advantage you get from a situation
The new sports centre will bring lasting benefit to the community.
benefit (of something) for someone/something:
Consider the potential benefits of the deal for the company.
get/gain/receive a benefit:
The costs involved would outweigh any benefits gained.
derive a benefit from something:
Even Liza derived little benefit from the changes.
reap a benefit:
The town was still reaping the benefits years after the film’s release.
be of benefit to someone/something:
Not all competition is of benefit to the consumer.
for someone’s benefit:
Molly explained what was happening for my benefit.
have the benefit of something:
He has had the benefit of the best education money can buy.
Synonyms and related words
Advantages and benefits
advantage
benefit
good
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with benefit as the object
▪ bring, derive, enjoy, gain, obtain, provide, reap, yield
2
countable/uncountable Britishmoney or other help that the government gives people who need financial help, for example because they do not have a job. The American word is welfare
housing/sickness/disability benefit
claim (a) benefit:
There has been an increase in the number of people claiming benefit.
get/receive (a) benefit:
families receiving benefit
on benefit:
She’s been on unemployment benefit for six years.
Synonyms and related words
Financial help given by the government
aid
assisted living
benefit
3
countable usually pluralextra money or other advantages that you get in addition to your salary from your employer as part of your job
The benefits include medical insurance and a company car.
Synonyms and related words
Extra payments and benefits in addition to wages
benefit
benefit in kind
bonus
1. 3a
  money or help that an insurance company gives to you
  Synonyms and related words
  Insuring and insurance
  actuarial
  actuary
  a good/bad risk
4
countable an event organized in order to make money for a person or a charity
a benefit concert/performance
Synonyms and related words
Charity events and fundraisers
bake sale
bazaar
benefit

phrases

give someone the benefit of the doubt

benefit

noun

US /ˈbenəfɪt/

Word Forms

singular	benefit
plural	benefits

1
countable usually pluralextra money or other advantages that you get in addition to your salary from your employer as part of your job
The benefits include medical insurance and a company car.
Synonyms and related words
Extra payments and benefits in addition to wages
benefit
bonus
combat pay
1. 1a
  money or help that an insurance company gives to you
  Synonyms and related words
  Insuring and insurance
  actuarial
  actuary
  adjuster
2
countable/uncountable an advantage you get from a situation
The new sports facility will bring lasting benefit to the community.
benefit (of something) for someone/something:
Consider the potential benefits of the deal for the company.
get/gain/receive a benefit:
The costs involved would outweigh any benefits gained.
derive a benefit from something:
Even Liza derived little benefit from the changes.
reap a benefit:
The town was still reaping the benefits years after the movie’s release.
be of benefit to someone/something:
Not all competition is of benefit to the consumer.
for someone’s benefit:
Molly explained what was happening for my benefit.
have the benefit of something:
He has had the benefit of the best education money can buy.
Synonyms and related words
Advantages and benefits
advantage
benefit
good
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with benefit as the object
▪ bring, derive, enjoy, gain, obtain, provide, reap, yield
3
countable an event organized in order to make money for a person or a charity
a benefit concert/performance
Synonyms and related words
Charity events and fundraisers
bake sale
bazaar
benefit
4
countable/uncountable Britishpayment for people who are sick or unemployed
housing/sickness/disability benefit
on benefit:
She’s been on unemployment benefit for six years.
get/receive (a) benefit:
families receiving benefit
Synonyms and related words
Financial help given by the government
aid
assisted living
benefit

phrases

give someone the benefit of the doubt

benefit

verb

UK /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	benefit
he/she/it	benefits
present participle	benefiting or benefitting
past tense	benefited or benefitted
past participle	benefited or benefitted

1
intransitive to get help or an advantage from something
Thousands of households could benefit under the scheme.
benefit from:
Patients have benefited greatly from this treatment.
stand to benefit (=be likely to benefit):
Unemployed people stand to benefit most from these policies.
Synonyms and related words
To have, or to take advantage of, an opportunity
benefit
get
gain
1. 1a
  transitive to help someone or give them an advantage
  The system mainly benefited people in the south of the country.
  Synonyms and related words
  To help someone
  help
  assist
  support

benefit

verb

US /ˈbenəfɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	benefit
he/she/it	benefits
present participle	benefiting or benefitting
past tense	benefited or benefitted
past participle	benefited or benefitted

1
intransitive to get help or an advantage from something
Thousands of households could benefit under the plan.
benefit from:
Patients have benefited greatly from this treatment.
stand to benefit (=be likely to benefit):
Unemployed people stand to benefit most from these policies.
Synonyms and related words
To have, or to take advantage of an opportunity
benefit
get
gain
1. 1a
  transitive to help someone or give them an advantage
  The system mainly benefited people in the south of the country.
  Synonyms and related words
  To help someone
  help
  assist
  support

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