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benefit vs good

good vs benefit

benefit and good both are nouns.

benefit is not an adjective while good is an adjective.

benefit is a verb but good is not a verb.

benefit is not an adverb while good is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
benefit Yes No Yes No
good Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, good is a hypernym of benefit; that is, good is a word with a broader meaning than benefit:
  • benefit: something that aids or promotes well-being
  • good: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Other hypernyms of benefit include goodness.
benefit (noun) good (noun)
something that aids or promotes well-being a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
a performance to raise money for a charitable cause benefit
financial assistance in time of need moral excellence or admirableness
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
benefit (adjective) good (adjective)
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
morally admirable
promoting or enhancing well-being
having the normally expected amount
with or in a close or intimate relationship
thorough
generally admired
resulting favorably
not left to spoil
not forged
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
in excellent physical condition
appealing to the mind
agreeable or pleasing
exerting force or influence
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
capable of pleasing
deserving of esteem and respect
of moral excellence
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
financially safe
benefit (verb) good (verb)
derive a benefit from
be beneficial for
benefit (adverb) good (adverb)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
Difference between benefit and good

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