profit

/pɹˈɒfɪt/

/ˈpɹɑfət/, /ˈpɹɑfɪt/

Profit

(economics) the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

synonyms : earnings

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

synonyms : gain

to profit

MAIN VERB

make a profit; gain money or materially

antonyms : lose

derive a benefit from

synonyms : benefit

Examples

1. Company profits took a tumble last year.

2. All members of the band equally share the band's profits.

3. After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

4. The company made big profits and the workers want a slice of the pie.