Another Word for Benefit: 22 Synonyms with Examples
A benefit is a good result or advantage, or a payment from the state; as a verb it means to gain from or to help. Vary it in reports where it appears again and again.
As a noun: a helpful or good effect
As a noun: money paid by the state or an insurer
- allowance
- payment
- support
- assistance
- welfare
As a verb: to be helped by something
- gain
- profit
- do well
- prosper
As a verb: to help someone or something
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- advantage
- Implies being better placed than others or than the alternative.
- gain
- Something extra you get, often measurable.
- plus
- Informal; a point in favour, often in a list of pros and cons.
- perk
- An extra benefit of a job, such as a company car; informal.
- profit
- As a verb, slightly formal, and can suggest money even when used loosely.
- boost
- To help by increasing or strengthening something.
Example sentences
- advantage: One advantage of working from home is that there is no commute.
- gain: The new software led to a small gain in productivity.
- plus: The flat is small, but its location is a big plus.
- perk: Free lunches are a popular perk at the company.
- profit: Everyone can profit from a little more sleep.
- boost: The festival boosted local businesses during the quiet season.
Opposite of benefit
- disadvantage
- drawback
- harm
- damage
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “benefit”?
The most useful alternatives are “advantage”, “gain”, “plus”, “reward”, “value”. For the main sense (a helpful or good effect), “advantage” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “advantage” and “gain”?
advantage: Implies being better placed than others or than the alternative. gain: Something extra you get, often measurable.
What is the opposite of “benefit”?
Common antonyms are “disadvantage”, “drawback”, “harm”, “damage”.