Profit

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

Example Sentences

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

The company made a huge profit this quarter.

Example Expressions

turn a profit

Synonyms

earnings, gain, income, revenue, benefit

Entry 1

earnings, gain, income, revenue

Entry 2

gain, earnings, revenue, income, benefit

Antonyms

loss, deficit, expense, debt

Entry 1

loss, deficit, expense

Entry 2

loss, deficit, debt

Collocations

net profit, gross profit, profit margin, make profit, make a profit, earn profit

Entry 1

net profit, gross profit, profit margin, make profit

Entry 2

make a profit, earn profit, profit margin, net profit