profit
word
/ˈpɹɑfət/
PRAH-fit
/pɹˈɒfɪt/
PRO-fit
Definition
Money that remains after all costs and expenses are paid. It can also mean an advantage or benefit gained from something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and finance: 'make a profit', 'profit margin', 'net profit'. In everyday English, 'profit from' often means gaining an advantage, sometimes in a negative or unfair way. Don't confuse it with 'income' or 'revenue', which are money received before costs.
Spanish: ganancia - beneficioPortuguese (BR): lucro - ganhoPortuguese (PT): lucro - ganhoChinese (Simplified): 利润 - 盈利Chinese (Traditional): 利潤 - 盈利Hindi: लाभ - मुनाफ़ाArabic: ربح - أرباحBengali: লাভRussian: прибыль - выгодаJapanese: 利益 - 利潤Vietnamese: lợi nhuận - lợi íchKorean: 이익 - 수익Turkish: kâr - faydaUrdu: منافع - فائدہIndonesian: keuntungan - laba - manfaat
Example Sentences
The company made a profit last year.
basic
We sell this product for a small profit.
basic
There is no profit in working for free.
basic
If we cut costs a little, our profit could double.
natural
Some people tried to profit from the crisis, and that upset everyone.
natural
We’re not doing this just for profit; we actually want to help people.
natural