Spell Bee Word: benefited

Basic Details

Word: Benefited

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To receive an advantage or good result from something.

Synonyms: Gained, profited, advantaged

Antonyms: Suffered, lost, disadvantaged

Idioms and Phrases

1. Benefit of the doubt: To believe someone’s explanation or innocence because you do not have enough evidence to prove them wrong. Example: "I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe his excuse."
2. To your benefit: Something that brings you an advantage or good outcome. Example: "Taking that extra class will be to your benefit when you apply for jobs."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She benefited greatly from attending the workshop on time management.

Example 2: The community benefited from the new park that was built in the neighbourhood.

Example 3: He felt that he had benefited from the advice his teacher gave him before the exam.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "benefit" comes from the Latin word "beneficium," meaning "a favour or kindness"? This shows how the concept of receiving something good goes back a long way in history!

Famous Quote

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi – illustrating how benefiting others can also lead to personal gains.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "benefited" mean?

a) To lose something
b) To receive a good result
c) To build a house
d) To start a game

Answer: b) To receive a good result

2. Which of these is a synonym of "benefited"?

a) Suffered
b) Lost
c) Gained
d) Ignored

Answer: c) Gained

3. Which of these is an antonym of "benefited"?

a) Helped
b) Succeeded
c) Disadvantaged
d) Enjoyed

Answer: c) Disadvantaged

4. Which sentence uses "benefited" correctly?

a) She benefited from the delicious cake.
b) He benefited from his hard work at school.
c) The dog benefited from watching television.
d) They benefited from not studying for the test.

Answer: b) He benefited from his hard work at school.

5. Which idiom means the same as "benefited"?

a) Benefit of the doubt
b) To your benefit
c) Break a leg
d) Let the cat out of the bag

Answer: b) To your benefit