Profit /ˈpɹɒfɪt/

The meaning and definition of Profit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
Benefit, positive result obtained.
“Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.”

verb

To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
(construed with from) To benefit, gain.

Synonyms gain

Antonyms loss

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