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PROFIT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Profit.

How to pronounce profit:

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Profit - as a noun

The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earningslucrenetnet incomenet profitprofits
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
income
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The advantageous quality of being beneficial

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advantagevantage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Profit - as a verb

Derive a benefit from

Example: "She profited from his vast experience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefitgain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a profit; gain money or materially

Example: "The company has not profited from the merger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn a profit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
losebreak even

Example Sentences

"The company reported a record profit for the year."
"She invested in stocks to make a profit."
"The business owner is focused on maximizing profits."
"The nonprofit organization's goal is to benefit communities, not to generate profit."
"The company's profit margin has been steadily increasing."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, profit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROFIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PROFIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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