benefit
gb/bˈɛnəfɪt/ us/bˈɛnəfɪt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 2200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
A2
entity
1
a helpful or good effect
Something good or helpful that you get from something.
Brugsmønster:
the benefit of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'benefit' with 'profit'. 'Profit' refers specifically to money gained, while 'benefit' can be any positive result, not just financial.
Synonymer
advantage (Often used in competitive or comparative contexts; slightly more focused on position over others.)
|
gain (Emphasizes the act of obtaining something positive.)
Antonymer
disadvantage (Refers to a negative condition or factor that reduces success or progress.)
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drawback (A specific feature that makes something less appealing.)
Ordforbindelser
health benefits
|mutual benefit
|for the benefit of
|economic benefit
|social benefit
Temaer
business
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Regular exercise has many health benefits.
- One of the benefits of this job is flexible working hours.
- The new law is expected to bring economic benefits to small businesses.
- He explained the benefits of joining the program.
- Tourism brings both cultural and financial benefits to the region.
Læringseksempler
- Exercise has many benefits.
- Good sleep gives you big benefits.
- The benefit of this phone is its long battery life.
- The park is for the benefit of everyone.
- Reading books has many benefits.
Udsagnsord
B1
action
2
to get help or advantage
To get help or something good from something.
Brugsmønster:
[someone] benefits from [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'benefit' without 'from' when required. The usual pattern is 'benefit from [something]'.
Synonymer
profit (Can imply financial gain; more restricted in scope.)
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gain (Focuses on obtaining something beneficial.)
Antonymer
suffer (To experience harm or disadvantage instead of help.)
Ordforbindelser
benefit greatly
|benefit directly
|benefit financially
|benefit from experience
Temaer
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Many students will benefit from the new library.
- The company benefited greatly from the new policy.
- She has benefited enormously from her education.
- Low-income families will benefit directly from the tax cut.
Læringseksempler
- I benefit from eating healthy food.
- We benefit from good teachers.
- He benefits from reading every day.
- You will benefit from more practice.
Navneord
B1
entity
3
financial help from government/insurance
Money or help you get from the government, your job, or insurance when you need it.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'benefits' in this sense with general advantages; here it refers specifically to official payments or assistance.
Synonymer
allowance (A regular payment for a specific purpose; may be smaller in scale.)
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aid (General term for help, not always financial.)
Antonymer
penalty (A punishment or loss instead of financial assistance.)
Ordforbindelser
unemployment benefits
|disability benefits
|welfare benefits
|claim benefits
Temaer
government
|finance
|law
|health
Eksempler
- She applied for unemployment benefits after losing her job.
- Disability benefits are available to those who qualify.
- The survivors received death benefits from the insurance company.
- Workers are entitled to certain benefits such as paid holidays.
Læringseksempler
- He gets unemployment benefits.
- She gets money as a benefit when she is sick.
- They give benefits to old people.
- I want to get a benefit from insurance.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
benefit
IPA
GB/bˈɛnəfɪt/
US/bˈɛnəfɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
be - ne - fit (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (be)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: benefit
- Plural: benefit, benefits
Verb
- Base: benefit
- 3rd Person Singular: benefits
- Present Participle: benefiting, benefitting
- Past: benefited, benefitted
Ordfamilie
Forms
benefits
noun
benefiting
verb
benefitting
verb
benefited
verb
benefitted
verb
Core family
beneficial
adjective B2
Related words
beneficiary
noun B2
Advanced or less common
beneficially
adverb
benefactor
noun B2
Udtryk
for the benefit of
1/fɚ ðə bˈɛnəfɪt əv/
fixed phrase
intended to help someone/something
Done to help someone or something.
Eksempler
- The meeting was arranged for the benefit of new employees.
- We made some changes for the benefit of our customers.
to your benefit
1/tə jˈʊɹ bˈɛnəfɪt/
fixed phrase
good or helpful for you personally
Good or helpful for you personally.
Eksempler
- It would be to your benefit to study more before the exam.
- Learning another language is to your benefit in many jobs.
mutual benefit
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl bˈɛnəfɪt/
fixed phrase
Equal advantage for all involved
An advantage that helps all people or groups involved.
Eksempler
- The agreement was designed for mutual benefit.
- The trade deal was for mutual benefit.
- Friendship should be based on mutual benefit and respect.
- Our cooperation is based on mutual benefit.