Meaning of bonus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈboʊnəs/

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  1. Noun

    bonus

    Etymology

    mid18th century: from Latin bonus (adjective) ‘good’

    Definitions

    1. anything that tends to arouse

    Examples

    • « his approval was an added fillip »
  2. 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

Famous quotes

  • « Find something in life that you love doing. If you make a lot of money, that's a bonus, and if you don't, you still won't hate going to work. »
    Jeff Foxworthy
  • « As long as you understand that you find happiness through family, friends and love, then money is just a nice bonus. »
    Ioan Gruffudd
  • « I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus. »
    Katy Perry
  • « We have that illusion that we are 'deciding' what to make a character do, in order to 'convey our message' or something like that. But, at least in my experience, you are often more like a river-rafting guide who's been paid a bonus to purposely steer your clients into the roughest possible water. »
    George Saunders
  • « You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus. »
    Michael Kiwanuka

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