plural noun
Good results or helpful effects that you get from something.
Healthy meals have many benefits.
One of the benefits of this plan is free parking.
American English
How to pronounce benefits
noun · verbB1Very common word
BEHnuhfihts
/ˈbɛ.nə.fɪts/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of benefit
Good results or helpful effects that you get from something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Money or help provided by an employer, the government, or an insurance company.
The company offers good benefits to its employees.
Many workers depend on government benefits.
plural noun
Public events that raise money for a person or organization.
The theater hosts benefits to raise money for local charities.
Two benefits raised money for the children's hospital.
third-person singular verb
Helps someone or improves a situation.
Regular exercise benefits your heart.
The new program benefits local families.
Useful expressions
for the good or help of someone
For the benefit of everyone, please turn off your phone.
use the helpful results or services available to you
Employees should take advantage of their health benefits.
Related words & forms
In American English, write benefited and benefiting with one t after the e.