profit

/ˈprɑfɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.