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benefit

verb B1 Neutral

Meaning

To benefit means to receive an advantage or good result from something.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "benefit" with "beneficial," which is an adjective.

Example Sentences

Does exercise benefit your health in many ways ?
This plan does not benefit everyone in the community .
You can benefit from exercise by feeling more energetic daily .
You will benefit from studying a little every day .

Word in Context

Every morning Anna walks to the park with two friends . She benefits from this habit because the fresh air and light exercise improve her mood . They often talk about small things and plan their day while walking , so she feels less stressed . After the walk , she has more energy for work and decides to keep the habit .

Common Phrases

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Synonyms

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