bonus
English meaning: Bonus
Definition
An extra amount of money given to an employee in addition to their normal pay, often as a reward.
Example
“The whole team received a year-end bonus after the company exceeded its sales targets.”
Another example: “Getting a window seat on the flight was a nice bonus.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common noun in workplace and finance contexts for extra money or a reward beyond normal pay. Also used loosely for any welcome extra ('a bonus'). Often paid at year-end or for performance.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good', adopted into English in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- reward
- extra
- perk
- premium
Antonyms / Opposites
- penalty
- deduction
Related Words
Common Collocations
- a christmas bonus
- performance bonus
- earn a bonus
- annual bonus
- signing bonus
Word Forms
bonus (n, pl. bonuses)
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
15% of 200 = 30 · 15 is 7.5% of 200
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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