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benefit

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Số nhiều: benefitsQuá khứ: benefitedPhân từ 2: benefitedV-ing: benefiting

The word carries a strong sense of positive gain or improvement, often linked to a systemic or structured source of help. It suggests a favorable outcome that is either earned, granted, or naturally occurring as a result of a specific action or condition. In professional or legal contexts, it shifts toward a formal entitlement, such as employee benefits or government assistance. This creates a distinction between a general positive effect and a specific, promised reward or social safety net.

Countable when referring to specific perks or advantages, such as health insurance and a company car. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being useful or advantageous.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

An advantage or profit gained from something.

"The new law provides a huge benefit to small businesses."

Danh từ

A payment made by the state or an insurance company.

"She receives unemployment benefit every month."

Ngoại động từ

[something][someone]

To receive an advantage; to profit from.

"The local economy will benefit from the new stadium."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To be useful to; to provide an advantage to.

"A healthy diet will benefit your long-term health."

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