How to Use "Bonus" with Example Sentences

bonus (n): something extra that is desirable; extra money from work

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Used with adjectives:

"She will get a huge bonus from work."
(huge, large, big, cash, annual, Christmas, year-end, performance)

"As an extra bonus, I received a company car."
(extra, special, nice, added, huge, major, real)

"This is quite an unexpected bonus."
(unexpected, welcome, nice)

Used with verbs:

"They will award a special bonus to the best salesperson."
(award, present, give)

"I'm hoping to receive a large bonus this year."
(receive, get, earn)

Used with prepositions:

"He received a cash bonus of $5000."
(of)

"The extra feature was a bonus for the first-time home owner."
(for)