B2 noun Neutro

bonus

/ˈboʊ.nəs/

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

Exemplos

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1

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

2

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

3

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bonus
Relacionado
boon
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'bonus' comes from the Latin word for 'good'. A bonus is something 'good' that is added to what you already have.

Quiz rápido

The professor gave us _____ points for completing the extra credit assignment.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bonus

Exemplos

1

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

everyday

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a real bonus on such a rainy day.

2

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

formal

The executive board approved a significant performance bonus for the management team.

3

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

informal

If we finish the project early, the boss might give us a little bonus.

4

Students who participated in the optional research study received a five-point bonus on their final grade.

academic

Students who participated in the optional research study received a five-point bonus on their final grade.

5

The company offers a competitive sign-on bonus to attract top-tier engineering talent.

business

The company offers a competitive sign-on bonus to attract top-tier engineering talent.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bonus
Relacionado
boon

Colocações comuns

performance bonus performance bonus
annual bonus annual bonus
added bonus added bonus
bonus points bonus points
cash bonus cash bonus

Frases Comuns

an added bonus

an added bonus

Christmas bonus

Christmas bonus

bonus scheme

bonus scheme

Frequentemente confundido com

bonus vs benefit

A benefit is a non-monetary perk like health insurance, whereas a bonus is usually a specific extra payment or award.

bonus vs incentive

An incentive is something offered to motivate future action, while a bonus is often a reward for work already completed.

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Notas de uso

The word 'bonus' is most commonly used in professional and academic settings to describe rewards for exceeding standards. It can also be used figuratively to describe any unexpected positive circumstance.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes try to use 'bonus' as a verb (e.g., 'He bonused me'), but in standard English, it should be used as a noun with verbs like 'give', 'receive', or 'award'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'bonus' comes from the Latin word for 'good'. A bonus is something 'good' that is added to what you already have.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'bonus', meaning 'good', originally used in the 18th century as stock exchange slang for an extra dividend.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural form: bonuses Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., bonus pay, bonus round)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western corporate cultures, year-end or performance-based bonuses are a standard expectation and a significant part of a worker's total income.

Quiz rápido

The professor gave us _____ points for completing the extra credit assignment.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bonus

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lung

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tropical

A1

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trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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