benefit
/ˈbenɪfɪt/noun
उच्चारण बेनिफ़िट
लाभ, फ़ायदा
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SSC MTS 2019SSC Exams 2018SSC CHSL Pre 2023- 1
[U, C]
an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect
लाभ, फ़ायदा
- The scheme has brought real benefits to farmers.
- I did it for your benefit.
- Regular exercise has many health benefits.
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- What is the benefit of learning a second language?
- The new bridge will be of great benefit to the town.
Synonyms advantage gain profit
Opposite disadvantage harm drawback
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[U, C]
money provided by the government to people who need financial help
(सरकारी) भत्ता, सहायता राशि
- unemployment benefit
- maternity benefits
- Families received a monthly benefit from the government.
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- She applied for disability benefits.
- The state raised the benefit paid to old people.
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[C, usually pl.]
advantages that you get from your employer in addition to your salary
(वेतन के अतिरिक्त) सुविधाएँ, लाभ
- The job comes with benefits such as medical insurance.
- Employees receive benefits such as paid leave and a pension.
- The company offers good benefits, including a bonus.
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- Health insurance is one of the benefits of the post.
- Staff benefits include free meals and travel.
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[I] ~ (from/by sth)
to be in a better position because of something
लाभ उठाना, फ़ायदा पाना
- Students will benefit from the extra classes.
- Young farmers benefit from the training programme.
- Many people benefit from yoga.
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- The poor will benefit from the new rule.
- Who benefits most from this scheme?
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[T] ~ sb/sth
to be useful to somebody or something
(किसी को) लाभ पहुँचाना
- The new road will benefit the whole district.
- The new library will benefit thousands of children.
- Cheaper fuel will benefit small businesses.
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- The rain will benefit the farmers in the south.
- The sports ground will benefit the whole colony.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
benefit from + noun
As a verb, benefit takes from for the source of the advantage.
Verb के रूप में लाभ के स्रोत के लिए 'benefit' के बाद 'from' आता है।
- Radhika benefited from the extra classes.
- Farmers benefit from the new irrigation scheme.
benefit + sb (transitive)
Benefit can also be transitive, meaning to do good to someone.
'Benefit' सकर्मक भी हो सकता है, जिसका अर्थ किसी का भला करना है।
- The scheme will benefit poor families.
the benefit of + noun / for sb
Use the benefit of for the advantage, and for someone to say who gains.
लाभ के लिए 'the benefit of' और लाभ पाने वाले के लिए 'for' आता है।
- Everyone knows the benefit of regular exercise.
- The camp is for the benefit of villagers.
for the benefit of / give the benefit of the doubt
These phrases mean 'to help' and 'to trust someone when unsure'.
इन वाक्यांशों का अर्थ क्रमशः 'सहायता के लिए' और 'संदेह होने पर भरोसा करना' है।
- The teacher gave him the benefit of the doubt.
benefit (noun, countable / uncountable)
Benefits can mean money from the state or employer.
'Benefits' का अर्थ सरकार या नियोक्ता से मिलने वाला धन भी हो सकता है।
- Employees get medical benefits and a pension.
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adjective + benefit
greathealthobviousmajorfinancial
- Walking gives great health benefits.
verb + benefit
enjoyreapgainderiveoffer
- Students reap the benefits of regular revision.
benefit + noun
of exerciseschemepaymentconcertpackage
- A benefit concert raised money for flood victims.
noun + benefit
taxcostsocialretirementhealth
- The report weighed the cost against the benefit.
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- The whole class benefited from Radhika's notes.
पूरी कक्षा को राधिका के notes से लाभ हुआ।
- Eating fruit has many benefits for children.
फल खाने से बच्चों को अनेक लाभ होते हैं।
- The scheme will benefit about five lakh farmers.
इस योजना से लगभग पाँच लाख किसानों को लाभ होगा।
- I will give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
इस बार मैं संदेह का लाभ आपको दूँगा।
- She read the instructions aloud for the benefit of everyone.
उसने सबके लाभ के लिए निर्देश ज़ोर से पढ़े।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ We benefited with the new scheme.
✓ We benefited from the new scheme.
Benefit takes from, not with.
'Benefit' के बाद 'from' आता है, 'with' नहीं।
✗ Exercise is benefit for health.
✓ Exercise is beneficial for health.
Benefit is a noun; the adjective is beneficial.
'Benefit' noun है; adjective 'beneficial' है।
✗ The benefits of exercise is many.
✓ The benefits of exercise are many.
Benefits is plural, so the verb is are.
'Benefits' plural है, इसलिए verb 'are' आती है।
¶Idioms 1
give sb the benefit of the doubt
to accept that somebody is innocent or right because there is no proof otherwise
संदेह का लाभ देना
- The teacher gave him the benefit of the doubt and did not deduct marks.
- I wasn't sure he was telling the truth, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
- The court gave the accused the benefit of the doubt and set him free.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ben·e·fit
?Which word?
benefited or benefitted?
British English usually spells the past tense benefited and the -ing form benefiting, with one t, because the stress is on the first syllable. Benefitted and benefitting are accepted but less common.
British English में past tense प्रायः benefited और -ing form benefiting लिखा जाता है, एक t के साथ, क्योंकि stress पहले syllable पर है। Benefitted और benefitting मान्य हैं पर कम प्रचलित।
§Grammar and usage
Benefit from or by sth.
'benefit from' या 'by sth' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
The benefit of the doubt.
Idiom 'the benefit of the doubt' भी पूछा जाता है।