CEFR B2

stipend

noun

Meaning

A fixed sum of money paid to someone regularly, typically to help cover living costs, often for students, interns, or trainees.

Examples

The graduate student was grateful for the research stipend that allowed her to focus on her studies.
Interns at the company receive a monthly stipend, though it's not a full salary.

Synonyms: allowance, payment, remuneration, honorarium

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stipend (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪpend/

Definition

A fixed sum of money paid to someone regularly, typically to help cover living costs, often for students, interns, or trainees.

Examples

The graduate student was grateful for the research stipend that allowed her to focus on her studies.
Interns at the company receive a monthly stipend, though it's not a full salary.
The fellowship includes a generous stipend to support the artist's work for one year.

How to Use stipend

stipend for (prepositional phrase): Indicates the purpose or reason for the stipend. — "She received a stipend for her research on renewable energy."
stipend to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the recipient of the stipend. — "The scholarship provides a stipend to students pursuing a master's degree."

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