Cool MateMeaning of Proceeds
the money that you receive when you sell something or organize a performance, etc.; profits
In simple words: Money that is made from selling something.
Proceeds in a sentence
- She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds.
- The proceeds of the concert will go to charity.
- The proceeds will be used to improve the school playground.
- They bought a new minibus with the proceeds from the auction.
- Net proceeds for 2023 were $16 million and will be used to fund further growth.
How to use Proceeds
Use 'proceeds' in contexts related to business or fundraising. It's not suitable for casual conversations or informal settings.
Grammar pattern
proceeds + from + object
Memory hint
Think of 'proceeds' as the 'money proceeds after sales'!
Related words
Collocations with Proceeds
Synonyms for Proceeds
- earnings
- profits
- revenues
- gains
Opposites of Proceeds
- losses
- expenses
- costs
Common mistakes with Proceeds
- Confused with 'proceed' which means to move forward.
- Using it incorrectly as an action verb rather than a noun.
- Mixing up singular and plural forms.
Proceeds appears in
Proceeds in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
العائدات
الفلوس اللي بتكسبها من بيع حاجة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাপ্তি
কোনো কিছু বিক্রি করে যে টাকা পাওয়া যায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Erlös, Einnahmen
Geld, das durch den Verkauf von etwas eingenommen wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Ganancias
Dinero que se gana al vender algo.
- Persianفارسی
عایدات
پولی که از فروش چیزی به دست میآید.
- FrenchFrançais
Bénéfices, Recettes
L'argent gagné en vendant quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आय
कुछ बेचने से होने वाला पैसा।
- ItalianItaliano
Incassi, ricavi, proventi
Soldi guadagnati dalla vendita di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lucros, Receita
Dinheiro que se ganha vendendo algo.
- RussianРусский
Выручка, доход
Деньги, полученные от продажи чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
آمدنی، منافع
وہ رقم جو کوئی چیز بیچ کر حاصل ہو۔
- Chinese中文
收益, 收入
卖东西赚到的钱。
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Proceeds
What does Proceeds mean?
Money that is made from selling something.
What is the definition of Proceeds?
the money that you receive when you sell something or organize a performance, etc.; profits
How do you use Proceeds in a sentence?
She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds.
Can you give another example of Proceeds?
The proceeds of the concert will go to charity.
What are synonyms for Proceeds?
Common alternatives include earnings, profits, revenues, gains.
What is the opposite of Proceeds?
Opposite meanings include losses, expenses, costs.
What words go with Proceeds?
It commonly pairs with total, gross, net, use, invest, split, benefit something, go to something, on the proceeds, with the proceeds, proceeds from, your share of the proceeds.
What are common mistakes when using Proceeds?
Confused with 'proceed' which means to move forward. Using it incorrectly as an action verb rather than a noun. Mixing up singular and plural forms.
How do you pronounce Proceeds?
US: /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprəʊsiːdz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Proceeds?
Use 'proceeds' in contexts related to business or fundraising. It's not suitable for casual conversations or informal settings.
What CEFR level is Proceeds?
"Proceeds" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.