self-benefit

self-ben·e·fit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self ben-uh-fit]
- /sɛlf ˈbɛn ə fɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self ben-uh-fit]
- /sɛlf ˈbɛn ə fɪt/

Definitions of self-benefit word

noun self-benefit something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system. 1
noun self-benefit a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by an employer, an insurance company, or a public agency: The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits. 1
noun self-benefit a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause. 1
noun self-benefit Archaic. an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction. 1
verb with object self-benefit to do good to; be of service to: a health program to benefit everyone. 1
verb without object self-benefit to derive benefit or advantage; profit; make improvement: He has never benefited from all that experience. 1

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Origin of self-benefit

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; late Middle English benefytt, benefett (noun), alteration (with Latinized first syllable) of Middle English b(i)enfet, benefait < Anglo-French benfet, Middle French bienfait < Latin benefactum good deed; see bene-, fact

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Parts of speech for Self-benefit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-benefit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".