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Meaning of the word profit in English

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profit

US /ˈprɑː.fɪt/
UK /ˈprɒf.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something

Example:
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The company reported a significant profit this quarter.
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They aim to maximize profit for their shareholders.
Synonym:
gain return yield earnings revenue
2.

advantage or benefit obtained from something

Example:
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There's no profit in arguing with him.
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She gained much profit from her experience abroad.
Synonym:
advantage benefit gain good use

Verb

1.

obtain a financial gain

Example:
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The company hopes to profit from the new market.
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He managed to profit from the stock market fluctuations.
Synonym:
gain benefit earn make money cash in
2.

be of advantage or benefit to

Example:
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This new policy will profit everyone involved.
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His advice did not profit me at all.
Synonym:
benefit help aid assist serve
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Related Word:
profitable profitably profit margin non-profit profit center gross profit profit-making