profit
noun
1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Similar word(s): earnings, lucre, net, profits
Definition categories: possession, income
2. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Similar word(s): gain
Definition categories: attribute, advantage, vantage
Sentences with profit as a noun:
- Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
verb
1. derive a benefit from
- She profited from his vast experience
Similar word(s): benefit, gain
Definition categories: possession, acquire, get
2. make a profit; gain money or materially
- The company has not profited from the merger
Definition categories: possession, clear, earn, gain, make, realise, realize