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Benefited vs. Benefitted

Benefited

Having received a positive gain or advantage

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Benefitted

To receive a positive effect or advantage from something.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Benefited has one t, which is the preferred spelling in American English.
  • Benefitted has two ts, which is often used in British English, although both spellings are acceptable.
  • Both words mean the same thing, referring to receiving an advantage or gain.
  • The primary difference is regional spelling preference, not usage or meaning.
  • Remember the regional difference: American English tends to simplify to one t.
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