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dividends

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪvɪdɛndz]

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Learn how to use dividends in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) money that a company pays to its shareholders. If you own a part of a company, you can receive some of the profits as dividends.

Example

Last year, I received dividends from the stocks I own, which helped me save for a vacation.

Example

I didn't get any dividends from my shares this year because the company didn't make enough profit.

Example

Do you think we will receive dividends this quarter?

Context: “general benefit”

(noun) benefits or rewards gained from an action or investment. It's like getting good results from something you worked on or invested in.

Example

Studying hard in school often pays dividends later when you get good grades and job opportunities.

Example

He didn’t see any dividends from his efforts after not practicing for the game.

Example

What dividends do you think we will see from our hard work on this project?

How to pronounce dividends

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪvɪdɛndz]

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