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Definition
benefit1 Show phoneticsnoun [C,U]
1 ADVANTAGE something that helps you or gives you an advantage
I've had the benefit of a happy childhood.
2 GOVERNMENT money that the government gives to people who are ill, poor, not working, etc
unemployment benefit
3
We bought the piano for the children's benefit.
4
to choose to believe what someone tells you even though it may be wrong or a lie
