B2adjectiveformalhealthbusiness
US/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
UK/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
having a good effect or helping someone or something
In context
Regular exercise is very beneficial to your health.
The new agreement proved beneficial for both companies.
Learning a second language has many beneficial effects on the brain.
Words that go with beneficial
adjective + noun
- beneficial effectThe medicine had a beneficial effect.
adverb + adjective
- mutually beneficialThey reached a mutually beneficial agreement.
- highly beneficialThe course was highly beneficial.
adjective + preposition
- beneficial toSleep is beneficial to learning.
- beneficial forThis diet is beneficial for older people.
verb + adjective
- prove beneficialThe changes proved beneficial in the long run.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Exercise is beneficial in your health.Correct: Exercise is beneficial to your health.