proceeds
word · lemma: proceed
Definition
Money that is received from selling something, or from an event or activity, especially referring to the total amount before expenses are taken out.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural ('the proceeds'). Formal/business context. Common collocations: 'the proceeds from/of [sale, event, auction]'. Not to be confused with 'profits' (which are net, after costs). Sometimes used in charity/fundraiser contexts.
Example Sentences
All proceeds from the book sale will go to charity.
basic
The proceeds from the concert covered the event costs.
basic
She donated the proceeds of her painting to a children’s hospital.
basic
The auction’s proceeds far exceeded our expectations.
natural
Half the proceeds went straight into funding new projects.
natural
If you sell your car, what will you do with the proceeds?
natural