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bonuses

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈboʊnəsɪz// UK //bˈəʊnəsɪz// bonus·es

n. extra amounts of money you receive on top of your normal pay, usually for doing a good job. They can also be any unexpected good things that happen in addition to what you planned.

n. sums of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance. In a broader sense, refers to any additional benefits or advantages that exceed expectations.


SIMPLE

The company pays annual bonuses to all employees in December.

CONTEXTUAL

After hitting their sales targets early, the team received significant cash bonuses as a reward for their hard work.

COMPLEX

While the salary was competitive, the performance-based bonuses and the flexible working hours were the primary factors that convinced her to accept the position.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'bonus'; typically used in corporate or financial contexts regarding compensation.

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