The benefits
Example: Benefits provide additional compensation beyond salary for employees
Definition
"The benefits" refer to additional compensation or perks provided to employees beyond their regular salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other forms of support that enhance overall job satisfaction and security.
Etymology
The phrase "the benefits" comes from the Latin word 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'facere' meaning 'to do.' Over time, it evolved to describe advantages or positive outcomes, especially in employment contexts where it signifies extra value given to workers.
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"The benefits" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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