profit
Translation
profit, gain, benefit, advantage
Examples
The company made a huge profit last year.
The company made a huge profit last year.
There is little profit in arguing with him.
There is little profit in arguing with him.
Grammar Patterns
make a profit ((on sth.)) to gain money from a transaction We made a good profit on the sale.
sell ((sth.)) at a profit to sell something for more than it cost He sold the house at a huge profit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gain, earnings, return; Antonyms: loss, deficit
Etymology
From Latin 'profectus' (progress), from 'pro-' (forward) + 'facere' (to make).
Memory Tips
Think 'pro-fit' – something that fits your goals and moves you forward financially.