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Profit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒfɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːfɪt/"]/

Meaning of Profit

the money that you make in business or by selling things, especially after paying the costs involved

In simple words: The money you make after costs are taken out.

Profit in a sentence

• The company reported a significant profit last quarter.
• To maximize profit, businesses need to minimize costs.
• His advice was to invest in stocks with higher profit margins.
• The charity's goal was to profit from the fundraising event to support local projects.
• After many years, she finally began to see a profit in her small bakery.

How to use Profit

Use 'profit' in business contexts. It’s appropriate in neutral settings but avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to financial matters. In discussions about losses, use it in contrast.

Grammar pattern

profit + from + activity

Memory hint

Think of 'profit' as 'pro-fit' — being fit means being ahead in money.

Related words

Collocations with Profit

• big
• considerable
• decent
• bring
• bring in
• deliver
• climb
• grow
• increase
• margin
• rate
• sharing
• against profits
• at a profit
• for profit
• a decline in profits
• a fall in profits
• an increase in profits

Synonyms for Profit

• gain
• earnings
• yield
• return
• benefit

Opposites of Profit

• loss
• deficit

Common mistakes with Profit

• Confused with 'loss' and forget the opposite meaning.
• Using 'profits' when referring to a single gain.
• Confusing 'profit' with general financial terms like 'income'.

Frequently asked questions about Profit

What does Profit mean?

The money you make after costs are taken out.

What is the definition of Profit?

the money that you make in business or by selling things, especially after paying the costs involved

How do you use Profit in a sentence?

The company reported a significant profit last quarter.

Can you give another example of Profit?

To maximize profit, businesses need to minimize costs.

What are synonyms for Profit?

Common alternatives include gain, earnings, yield, return, benefit.

What is the opposite of Profit?

Opposite meanings include loss, deficit.

What words go with Profit?

It commonly pairs with big, considerable, decent, bring, bring in, deliver, climb, grow, increase, margin, rate, sharing, against profits, at a profit, for profit, a decline in profits, a fall in profits, an increase in profits.

What are common mistakes when using Profit?

Confused with 'loss' and forget the opposite meaning. Using 'profits' when referring to a single gain. Confusing 'profit' with general financial terms like 'income'.

How do you pronounce Profit?

US: /["/ˈprɑːfɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒfɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Profit?

Use 'profit' in business contexts. It’s appropriate in neutral settings but avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to financial matters. In discussions about losses, use it in contrast.

What CEFR level is Profit?

"Profit" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.