Commentary: BENEFIT[+state][+resulting][+advantage][+gained] Anything which results in gained advantage for someone, it is more general than financial gain
Examples:
It's easy to see one's mistakes with the benefit of hindsight.
Is there any benefit in pre-soaking these towels, or will they come out just as clean without doing it?
The new conservation area is intended for the benefit of all, not just for the local townspeople.
Criticism that is not constructive will be of no benefit to these students.
She grew up with all the benefits of a wealthy family. (financial and otherwise)
Mappings:
PropBank: benefit.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: BENEFIT[+event][+social][+fundraising][+charity] a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
Examples:
The benefit was to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
She went to a benefit dinner on Tuesday.
We attended a black tie benefit with a silent auction.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: BENEFIT[+quantity][+money][+entitlement][+payment][+by_agency][+to_recipient] supplemental entitlements given by an organization to someone, e.g., employer, government agency
Examples:
The law doesn't require them to pay benefits to half-time or temporary employees.
These women receive additional welfare benefits for each child they have.
Their company offers extensive benefits covering disability, life, health and dental insurance.
John listed his wages and benefits on the income tax form.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: Idiom: the_benefit_of_the_doubt
Examples:
We should give Mary the benefit of the doubt unless John's story is substantially different.
He wouldn't give his little brother the benefit of the doubt as to whether the act was deliberate.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: Idiom-
Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)
Examples:
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PropBank: NM