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bonus

 

[ ˈbəʊnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reward

Something given or paid over and above what is due.

Synonyms

incentive, premium, prize, reward

Examples of usage

  • Employees received a bonus for their hard work this year.
  • She was delighted to receive a Christmas bonus from her employer.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

An extra sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.

Synonyms

extra, incentive, perk, premium

Examples of usage

  • The company offers an annual bonus based on sales performance.
  • The CEO decided to give out bonuses to all employees for exceeding targets.

Translations

Translations of the word "bonus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bônus

🇮🇳 बोनस

🇩🇪 Bonus

🇮🇩 bonus

🇺🇦 бонус

🇵🇱 premia

🇯🇵 ボーナス

🇫🇷 bonus

🇪🇸 bonificación

🇹🇷 bonus

🇰🇷 보너스

🇸🇦 مكافأة

🇨🇿 bonus

🇸🇰 bonus

🇨🇳 奖金

🇸🇮 bonus

🇮🇸 bónus

🇰🇿 бонус

🇬🇪 ბონუსი

🇦🇿 bonus

🇲🇽 bono

Etymology

The word 'bonus' originated from the Latin word 'bonus' which means 'good'. It entered the English language in the 18th century. Initially, it was used in the context of extra payment to merchants or soldiers. Over time, the meaning expanded to include rewards or additional payments for exceptional performance. Today, 'bonus' is commonly used in the business world to refer to additional compensation or rewards beyond the regular salary.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,681 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.