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benefit

/ˈbenɪfɪt/

A benefit is an advantage, profit, or helpful effect that you get from something. It refers to a positive outcome or a specific feature that improves a situation or person's well-being.

例文

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1

Walking to work every day has many health benefits.

Walking to work every day has many health benefits.

2

The proposed changes will provide a significant benefit to the local community.

The proposed changes will provide a significant benefit to the local community.

3

One benefit of living with friends is that you always have someone to talk to.

One benefit of living with friends is that you always have someone to talk to.

語族

名詞
benefit
Verb
benefit
副詞
beneficially
形容詞
beneficial
関連
beneficiary
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Be Fit'. Regular exercise is a 'benefit' because it helps you 'Be Fit'.

クイックテスト

The main _______ of the new law is that it will lower taxes for small businesses.

正解!

正解は: benefit

例文

1

Walking to work every day has many health benefits.

everyday

Walking to work every day has many health benefits.

2

The proposed changes will provide a significant benefit to the local community.

formal

The proposed changes will provide a significant benefit to the local community.

3

One benefit of living with friends is that you always have someone to talk to.

informal

One benefit of living with friends is that you always have someone to talk to.

4

Researchers have documented the long-term benefits of early childhood education.

academic

Researchers have documented the long-term benefits of early childhood education.

5

Our company offers a great dental benefit as part of the insurance package.

business

Our company offers a great dental benefit as part of the insurance package.

語族

名詞
benefit
Verb
benefit
副詞
beneficially
形容詞
beneficial
関連
beneficiary

よく使う組み合わせ

health benefit health benefit
mutual benefit mutual benefit
financial benefit financial benefit
fringe benefit fringe benefit
huge benefit huge benefit

よく使うフレーズ

benefit of the doubt

benefit of the doubt

for the benefit of

for the benefit of

reap the benefits

reap the benefits

よく混同される語

benefit vs profit

Profit specifically refers to financial gain after costs, while benefit is any kind of general advantage.

benefit vs advantage

Advantage refers to a superior position, while benefit focuses on the positive effect received.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'benefit' is often followed by the preposition 'of' when describing what something provides (the benefit of exercise) or 'to' when describing who receives it (a benefit to the city).

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'beneficial' when they need the noun 'benefit' (e.g., saying 'it has a beneficial' instead of 'it has a benefit').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Be Fit'. Regular exercise is a 'benefit' because it helps you 'Be Fit'.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do), literally meaning 'to do well'.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: benefits) Used with prepositions 'of' and 'to' Can also function as a verb (to benefit from something)
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文化的な背景

In British English, 'benefits' often refers specifically to social security payments provided by the government to people in need.

クイックテスト

The main _______ of the new law is that it will lower taxes for small businesses.

正解!

正解は: benefit

関連単語

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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