bonus

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bonus

The manager hands the employee a bonus check for excellent performance.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An extra sum of money given to an employee in addition to their regular pay, often as a reward for good performance or as a share of profits.
    • Something welcome that is received or happens in addition to the main or expected thing.
Usage
  • The word "bonus" is typically used as a countable noun.
  • It commonly refers to financial rewards in a workplace context.
  • It can also describe any additional, positive benefit.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • All employees received a year-end bonus based on the company's profits.
    • The sunny weather was a real bonus to our holiday.
    • He got a cash bonus for exceeding his sales targets.
Advanced Usage
  • "bonus point": An extra point awarded in a game, competition, or loyalty scheme.
    • You earn bonus points for every dollar you spend.
  • "no-claims bonus": A reduction in the cost of an insurance policy because no claims have been made.
    • After five years of safe driving, I have a full no-claims bonus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bonanza (n): A situation where large profits are made.
    • The oil discovery was an economic bonanza for the region.
  • Perk (n): A benefit, especially a financial one, given to an employee in addition to salary.
    • A company car is one of the perks of the job.
Synonyms
  • Incentive: Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
  • Gratuity: A sum of money given to someone for a service, often voluntarily.
  • Dividend: A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.
Related Phrases
  • Added bonus: An extra benefit on top of what was already expected.
    • The hotel was not only cheap, but as an added bonus, breakfast was included.
Idioms
  • "The icing on the cake": Something that makes a good situation even better, similar to a non-monetary bonus.
    • Winning the award was great, and the congratulatory letter from the CEO was the icing on the cake.
bonus

The manager hands the employee a bonus check for excellent performance.

Noun
  1. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
  2. anything that tends to arouse
    • his approval was an added fillip

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