English > fringe benefit: 1 sense > noun 1, possession| Meaning | An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right). |
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| Example | "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job" |
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| Synonyms | perquisite, perk |
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| Narrower | appanage, apanage | Any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life |
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| gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh | A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) |
| Broader | benefit | financial assistance in time of need |
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| Spanish | ayuda, extra, plus |
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| Catalan | ajut, extra, plus |
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