English / word
compensation
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; or payment given for work done; something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
something, typically money, given to make up for loss, injury, or work done
In context
01
The passenger asked for compensation after the lost bag.
02
Workers demanded compensation for unpaid overtime.
Synonyms
payment,reparation,repayment
Antonyms
penalty,punishment,loss
Collocations
financial compensation,fair compensation,compensation package