Bonus — meaning in English

English meaning

• bonus noun An extra payment given on top of regular wages, often as a reward for performance.
• incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
• premium adjective Of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.

Senses

Bonus is used for these senses in English:

• bonus Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
• bonus An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.
• incentive A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
• premium A bonus paid in addition to normal payments.

bonus — full definition

1. noun An extra payment given on top of regular wages, often as a reward for performance.
2. noun Any welcome extra benefit beyond what was expected.

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