English · Word Candidate

bonus

/ˈbəʊ.nəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bonuses · bonusses · boni · bonusing

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something extra that is good; an added benefit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một điều gì đó thêm vào là tốt; một lợi ích thêm

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một khoản tiền thêm được trả như một khoản phụ phí, ví dụ như cho một nhân viên hoặc cổ đông

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Noun

Examples

I was a bank manager in the 1970s, but I never received or expected to receive a bonus for doing my paid work.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pay a bonus, premium

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả tiền thưởng, phụ phí

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Verb

Examples

In its adherence to a system of rating which bonusses the most anti-social owners and penalises those doing something to improve the district, the municipality must accept a large measure of responsibility.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bonus” mean?

Something extra that is good; an added benefit.

Is “bonus” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.