English dictionary
profit
nounPronunciation
ˈpɹɒfɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
noun
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
verb
- make a profit; gain money or materially
verb
- derive a benefit from
Example sentences
The company has not profited from the merger
She profited from his vast experience