Meaning & Definition of Profit in English
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Profit
/prɑfət/
noun
1. The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
synonym:
- net income,
- net,
- net profit,
- lucre,
- profit,
- profits,
- earnings
2. The advantageous quality of being beneficial
synonym:
- profit,
- gain
verb
1. Derive a benefit from
- "She profited from his vast experience"
synonym:
- profit,
- gain,
- benefit
2. Make a profit
- Gain money or materially
- "The company has not profited from the merger"
synonym:
- profit,
- turn a profit
Examples of using
The records of our company show a large profit for the year.
How to profit by this book as much as possible?
They netted a good profit.