B2
beneficial vs benevolent vs profitable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| beneficialadjective/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ | Meaning having a good effect or helping someone or something | Goes with beneficial effect | Example Regular exercise is very beneficial to your health. |
| benevolentadjective/bəˈnev.əl.ənt/ | Meaning kind, generous and wanting to help other people | Goes with benevolent society | Example A benevolent fund helps families who suddenly lose their income. |
| profitableadjective/ˈprɑː.fɪ.tə.bəl/ | Meaning making money; also bringing a useful result or advantage | Goes with highly profitable | Example The coffee shop became profitable in its second year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They reached a mutually agreement.