profit

noun
UK: /ˈprɒfɪt/
US: /ˈprɑːfɪt/

  1. Money that you make in business or by selling things, after paying the costs.

    1. The company made a big profit this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. We invested our profits to expand the business and enter new markets. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advantage or benefit gained from something.

    1. There's no profit in arguing with him anymore. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is seeking to maximize its profit through strategic partnerships. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revenue benefit gain advantage return
profit verb

  1. To get an advantage or benefit from something.

    1. They profited from the increased sales. [ ] [ ]
    2. Smart investors profited handsomely from the recent surge in tech stocks. [ ] [ ]

  2. To benefit someone.

    1. Who will profit from this situation? [ ] [ ]
    2. The community will profit greatly from the new infrastructure projects. [ ] [ ]
profit adjective

  1. Intended to earn money, especially a lot of money.

    1. It's not a profit venture; it is charity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is aiming to develop profit opportunities in emerging markets. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "profit" in English means: Money that you make in business or by selling things, after paying the costs., An advantage or benefit gained from something..

The phonetic transcription of "profit" is /ˈprɒfɪt/ in British English and /ˈprɑːfɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "profit": revenue, benefit, gain, advantage, return.

Example usage of "profit": "The company made a big profit this year.". More examples on the page.