benefit
noun / verb B1
Plain meaning
something good you get from an action or situation; also, to get something good from it
Exam-register meaning
a positive outcome, advantage, or gain resulting from a policy, activity, or change
In context
generalOne benefit of online classes is that students can save travel time.
examPublic transport investment can benefit low-income communities by improving access to employment.
Common collocations
major benefiteconomic benefitbenefit from
Watch out
As a verb, use 'benefit from something'. Do not write 'students benefit by this policy'.
Word family
beneficial (adjective)beneficiary (noun)benefit (noun/verb)