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Regular reading has many benefits.
What does Benefit mean?
Benefit means a helpful result or gain.
Dictionary definition
A helpful result or advantage; to gain help or value from something.
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Benefit in a sentence
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You benefit from asking good questions.
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One benefit of outlining is clearer writing structure.
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What does benefit mean?
Benefit means a helpful result or gain.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to benefit?
Advantage is closest because it connects to this meaning: Benefit means a helpful result or gain.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to benefit?
Harm is a useful contrast because benefit means: Benefit means a helpful result or gain.
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WordBenefit.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBenefit means a helpful result or gain.
ExampleExample: Regular reading has many benefits.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ben · uh · fit
- Strongest beat
- ben
- Ending
- fit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ben.
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Synonyms
Words like Benefit
advantageA helpful edge or positive result.
gainValue received from effort or action.
Antonyms
Opposite words
harmDamage or injury.
drawbackA negative side effect or disadvantage.
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Word family
Benefit word family
Base word
benefit
noun
benefits
Helpful results or advantages.
verb
benefited
Gained help or value.
adjective
beneficial
Producing a good result.
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Hint for students
A benefit is a helpful result or advantage.
Common mix-up
Benefit is not just any result. It must help someone or something.
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