Profit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Profit ( noun )

1. Money that is made in business or trading after all costs and expenses have been paid.
2. The difference between the cost and selling price of something.
3. An advantage or benefit gained from something.

Origin:

From the latin word "profit" meaning "advantage or gain".

Examples:

1. The company made a profit of $1 million last year.
2. The store's profit margin is very low.
3. The profits from the concert will go to charity.
4. The business has been struggling to make a profit.
5. The profit from this venture will be used to expand the company.

(As a verb)

Profit ( verb )

1. Money that is made in business or trading after all costs and expenses have been paid.
2. The difference between the cost and selling price of something.
3. An advantage or benefit gained from something.

Origin:

From the latin word "profit" meaning "advantage or gain".

Examples:

1. The company made a profit of $1 million last year.
2. The store's profit margin is very low.
3. The profits from the concert will go to charity.
4. The business has been struggling to make a profit.
5. The profit from this venture will be used to expand the company.