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BONUS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word bonus. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bonus. (close relations)
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incentive
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

additional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• further or added

advantage
nounn
noun

• the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

• (tennis) first point scored after deuce

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• give an advantage to

benefit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• financial assistance in time of need

• something that aids or promotes well-being

• a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

• derive a benefit from

• be beneficial for

bounty
nounn
noun

• a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat

• payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

• the property of copious abundance

• (literary) generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely

dividend
nounn
noun

• that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

• a number to be divided by another number

• a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)

extra
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

favor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of gracious kindness

• an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

• an inclination to approve

• a feeling of favorable regard

• souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

verb

• promote over another

• consider as the favorite

• treat gently or carefully

• bestow a privilege upon

further
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

• in addition or furthermore

• to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

adjective satellite

• more distant in especially degree

verb

• promote the growth of

• contribute to the progress or growth of

gain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

gift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something acquired without compensation

• natural abilities or qualities

• the act of giving

verb

• give qualities or abilities to

• give as a present; make a gift of

gratuity
nounn
noun

• a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

• an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

perk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

verb

• gain or regain energy

plus
adjective

• on the positive side or higher end of a scale

noun

• a useful or valuable quality

• the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers

adjective satellite

• involving advantage or good

premium
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• payment for insurance

• the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value

• a fee charged for exchanging currencies

• a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.

• payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

adjective satellite

• having or reflecting superior quality or value; having a higher price or cost

reward
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

supplementary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

• added to complete or make up a deficiency

sweetener
nounn
noun

• something added to foods to make them taste sweeter

• anything that serves as an enticement

added
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

verb

• make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

• state or say further

• bestow a quality on

• make an addition by combining numbers

• determine the sum of

• constitute an addition

fillip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that tends to arouse

Best Hypernyms For BONUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bonus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
advantage benefit bounty extra gain incentive payment perk premium reward
Phrases (1)
positive stimulus

Alternatives for INCENTIVE

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