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   bonus

   /ˈbəʊnəs/

   noun

   • 1. a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance: "big Christmas bonuses" Similar extra paymentgratuitytiphandoutgiftpresenthonorariumrewardprizecommissiondividendpremiumpercentageincentiveinducementinformal:perksweetenercutformal:perquisitehistorical:bountyrare:lagniappeOpposite penalty
   • ▪ an extra dividend or issue paid to the shareholders of a company.
   • ▪ a distribution of profits to holders of an insurance policy.
   • ▪ an extra and unexpected advantage: "good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape" Similar benefitadvantageboonblessinggodsendstroke of luckassetattractionadded attractionfringe benefitadditional benefitextraadded extrabeautyinformal:plusproperkformal:perquisiteOpposite disadvantage

   Word Origin mid18th century: from Latin bonus (adjective) ‘good’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   • Znaczenie Bonus, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     BONUS definicja: 1. an extra amount of money that is given...

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     an extra amount of money that is given to you as a present...

   • Performance Bonus

     PERFORMANCE BONUS definition: an extra amount of money paid...

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   • Bonus: Arabic Translation

     BONUS translate: عِلاوة, شَيء إضافيّ. Learn more in the...

   • Bonus: French Translation

     BONUS translate: bonus [masculine], prime [feminine], prime,...

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   Learn the meaning of bonus as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Bonus is something in addition to what is expected or strictly due, such as money, premium, or payment.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBONUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A bonus is a gift to reward performance, paid either by a private employer or by a government: a bonus based on salary; a soldiers' bonus. A bounty is a public aid or reward offered to stimulate interest in a specific purpose or undertaking and to encourage performance: a bounty for killing wolves.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbonus noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   A bonus is a gift to reward performance, paid either by a private employer or by a government: a bonus based on salary; a soldiers' bonus. A bounty is a public aid or reward offered to stimulate interest in a specific purpose or undertaking and to encourage performance: a bounty for killing wolves.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › bonusBonus - definition of bonus by The Free Dictionary

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   Bonus is something given or paid in addition to what is usual or expected, such as a sum of money, a reward, or a benefit. Learn the different meanings and uses of bonus in various contexts, such as business, sports, games, and insurance, with synonyms and translations.