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Grosses Meaning in English

word · lemma: gross

ˈɡɹoʊsɪz
GROHS-iz
ɡɹˈəʊsɪz
GROHS-iz

Definition

'Grosses' is the third person singular form of 'gross', which means to earn a total amount of money, usually before taxes or expenses are subtracted, especially in business and entertainment.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in business or film contexts to refer to total earnings before any deductions. Common phrases: 'The film grosses $1 million', 'the company grosses...'. Not used for personal income. Do not confuse with 'net' (after expenses).

Example Sentences

The movie grosses over $500,000 every weekend.

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The restaurant grosses one million dollars a year.

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Her company grosses much more than it did last year.

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That new superhero film grosses more each week as word spreads.

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If the event grosses enough, they'll plan it again next year.

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The new app grosses a surprising amount despite being free to download.

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