benefit
Translation
benefit, advantage, boon, perk
Examples
Exercise has many health benefits.
Exercise has many health benefits.
The new law is a great benefit to the community.
The new law is a great benefit to the community.
Grammar Patterns
((a benefit of sth.)) a positive result of sth. The main benefit of the plan is its simplicity.
((to be a benefit to sb./sth.)) to be helpful or useful to sb./sth. The new library will be a great benefit to students.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advantage, gain, profit; Antonyms: disadvantage, drawback, loss
Etymology
From Latin 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do), literally meaning 'a good deed' or something that produces a good result.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'bene-' as meaning 'good', as in 'benevolent'. A benefit is a good thing or advantage you receive.