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rewards

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈwɔɹdz// UK //ɹɪwˈɔːdz// re·wards

n. good things you get because you worked hard or did something well. These can be money, gifts, or just a feeling of success.

n. benefits, prizes, or positive consequences received in return for service, effort, or achievement. Often used in the plural to describe the cumulative advantages of a long-term endeavor.


SIMPLE

Hard work usually brings great rewards.

CONTEXTUAL

The company offers various rewards to employees who meet their sales targets early.

COMPLEX

While the financial rewards of the position were significant, she found that the intellectual stimulation provided a far more enduring sense of professional satisfaction.

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Commonly used in the plural form when discussing general benefits or incentives.

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