Pronunciation

/bɪˈnɛfɪʃl/

Definitions

Adjective

• Describing something that has a positive effect or advantage: Something that is advantageous, helpful, or favorable. For example: “The new policy has been beneficial for the employees.”
• Favorable to health or well-being: Something that promotes good health or contributes to one’s welfare. For example: “Regular exercise is highly beneficial for physical fitness.”

Noun (rarely used)

• A quality or action that brings advantages or good: The concept of being beneficial. For example: “His generosity was a truly beneficial trait.”

Verb (rarely used)

• To cause or bring about something beneficial: The treatment is said to be beneficial for patients. For example: “The new diet plan has benefited her weight loss journey.”

Phrases

• “Beneficial effects”
• “A beneficial change”
• “Beneficial to both parties”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The new software update has significantly benefited our productivity.”
• Noun: “Her advice provided us with valuable beneficial insights.”
• Verb: “The vitamins are believed to have a beneficial impact on immune function.”

Synonyms

• Advantageous
• Advantageous
• Favorable
• Helpful
• Promoting
• Enhancing
• Constructive
• Supportive
• Beneficially
• Advantageously

Note: The use of “beneficial” as a verb is less common, and it’s often replaced by other verbs like “aid,” “assist,” or “improve.” As a noun, it’s rarely encountered, but it can be used to describe a quality or principle.