List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 48

SYNONYMS: bonus, bounty, subsidy, premium, prize, reward, gratuity.
Each of these nouns denotes a form of extra payment.

Bonus usually applies to money in excess of what is normally received or strictly due, given especially in recognition of superior effort or achievement or as a share in profits: Those who put in many hours of overtime will receive a percentage of their salary as a bonus.
A bounty is a sum of money offered by a government for the performance of a special service considered to be desirable: The sheriff announced a bounty of $15 for every coyote killed.
Subsidy refers to a grant from a government in support of an enterprise regarded as being in the public interest: The University will receive a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence.
A premium is generally something given as an incentive: They have been a pioneer in direct mail since it began offering premiums for coupons on its packages.
A prize is awarded for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition: I must decline your prize.
Reward refers broadly to payment for a specific meritorious service: A $10,000 reward was offered to anyone who could provide useful information.
A gratuity is a gift of money made in appreciation of services rendered: Gratuities for waiters are included in the bill.