Meaning
The money you have left after you sell something for more than it cost you.
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Word origin
From Latin profectus, progress or gain, from proficere, to make progress, through Old French profit.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- proficere
- English cognates
- proficient
Examples
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Profit is the money a business keeps after paying its costs.
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"At a profit" means for more money than they paid.
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"Profit" can also be a verb meaning to gain money or an advantage.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 12: profit, title, shy and 7 more words.