profit

Meanings

• noun

  The gain or advantage that comes from a particular action or situation.

  - "The company made a large profit from selling the new product."
  - "The stock market brought a substantial profit to investors."

• verb

  To gain an advantage or make a financial gain.

  - "The sales team profited from the successful launch of the new product."
  - "The investor profited from the rising stock prices."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑfɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

loss

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Synonyms

gain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with profit
profit , grieve , mrieve , sorrow , prieve,rieve , jive , hive,rive , and dive.

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Profit (English) : Gain or advantage
   

2. Profit (Scots Law) : A share or portion, as of rents or profits.
   

3. Profit (Obsolete) : To use, employ, or apply.
   

4. Profit (French) : A profit, gain, or advantage.
   

5. Profit (Spanish) : Profit, gain, or advantage.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Profit (English) : Gain or advantage
   

2. Profit (Scots Law) : A share or portion, as of rents or profits.
   

3. Profit (Obsolete) : To use, employ, or apply.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of profit that leads to same result
profit , profitless , profits , profitwise , profited , profiting , profit and loss , profit and losses , profit center , profit centers , profit sharing , profit sharings , profit system , profit systems , profit margin , profit motive , for-profit , not-for-profit

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Profitable: having the capacity to earn more than is needed., Profiteer: one who makes large profits, especially at the expense of others., Profitability: the quality of being profitable., Profit-sharing: a method of distributing profits among employees., Profit-making: the act of making a profit., Profit-taking: the act of selling a security to realize a profit.

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Etymology

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Old French 'profit' meaning 'advantage, benefit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'profit' is derived from the Old French word 'profit', which means 'advantage, benefit'.

2. The largest profit ever made in a single stock trade occurred in 1961 when an investor named Ivan Boesky made $300 million by buying and selling shares of Gibson Greetings.

3. The word 'profit' is often used interchangeably with the term 'earnings'.

4. In accounting, the term 'profit' is often referred to as 'net income'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Earnings: The amount of money that a person or business receives from their employment or investments.

2. Revenue: The total amount of money that a business earns before expenses are subtracted.

3. Gain: An increase in value or amount, often used interchangeably with profit.

4. Capital: Money or assets that are used to produce income.

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Culture

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Profit has been a significant concept in literature, art, and philosophy, representing various aspects of human life, such as wealth, success, and the pursuit of happiness. In literature, profit often symbolizes material gain and the corrupting influence it can have on individuals.

How to Memorize "profit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piggy bank filled with coins and banknotes.
   - Visualize a graph showing an upward trend in profits.
   - Think of a store owner counting stacks of cash.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'profit' with the word 'gain'.
   - Think of the word 'profit' as meaning 'advantage'.
   - Associate the word 'profit' with the image of a successful business.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'People Often Find It Tempting To Keep Profits'.
   - Use the acronym P.R.O.F.I.T: People Reach Out For Increased Triumphs.

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