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Synonyms & Similar Words
gain
benefit
advantage
return
yield
dividend
earnings
income
revenue
surplus
margin
payoff
reward
remuneration
compensation
reimbursement
refund
reparation
indemnity
recompense
emolument
perquisite
privilege
boon
bonus
windfall
bounty
largesse
gratuity
tip
commission
percentage
share
stake
interest
dividend
payout
proceeds
Meaning of Profit
The primary meaning of the word "profit" is financial gain.
Definitions
- A financial gain, especially the difference between the cost of something and its selling price
- * A person's or organization's financial gain from a business or investment
Etymology of Profit
The word "profit" comes from the Old French word "profit", which is derived from the Latin word "proficere", meaning "to advance" or "to benefit"
Historically, the word "profit" has been used to describe financial gain or advantage since the 14th century
Example Uses
- The company made a significant profit from the sale of their new product
- * The investor's profit from the stock market was substantial
- * The non-profit organization aims to provide aid without seeking financial profit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
loss
deficit
debt
shortage
scarcity
deficiency
insufficiency
inadequacy
paucity
poverty
penury
need
want
lack
deprivation
privation
sacrifice
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forfeiture
expense
outlay
expenditure
disbursement
cost
charge
fee