profit

(noun, verb)

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