Correct spelling, explanation: benefit is the correct form since this word comes from Latin bene and facere. The word bene is written with e at the end, so this letter remained in the English version. That’s why benefit is correct and benifit is incorrect (it would also be pronounced in a slightly different way).
Definition of benefit:
noun, an advantage, something extra
Getting to do a long walk every day is definitely a benefit of having a dog.
verb, to give a benefit or to serve good
I think she can only benefit from moving out of her parents. It’s high time she does that!
Incorrect spelling, explanation: benifit is a misspelling because the word benefit comes from the Latin word bene, which is spelled with an e, not i. Therefore benefit is the correct spelling, as there was no reason to change that letter.
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