profit
/ˈprɑfɪt/
noun
- The money you gain from selling something after subtracting the costs.
- They split the profit equally among the three partners.
- The company made a large profit this year.
- After paying for materials, the profit from the lemonade stand was $20.
- A benefit or advantage gained from something.
- There is little profit in arguing with someone who won't listen.
- Reading books can bring great profit to your mind.
- She turned her hobby into a source of personal profit.
Antonyms
verb
- To gain money or benefit from something.
- The store profits by offering good customer service.
- You can profit from learning a new language.
- He profited from selling his old car.
- To be useful or helpful to someone.
- What does it profit a person to gain the whole world but lose their health?
- The experience profited her greatly in her career.
- It will profit you to listen to your teacher's advice.