- pronunciation:
- pra
fiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the amount of money made by a business that is more than the amount put in at the start.
The oil company reported a large profit this year.- similar words:
- gravy, income, receipts
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| related words: |
advantage, compensation, interest, welfare |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
profits, profiting, profited |
| definition: |
to gain something good.
He profited from his extra hours of piano practice.- synonyms:
- benefit
- similar words:
- gain, improve
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| derivations: |
profitless (adj.), profiter (n.) |
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prophet (a person who predicts the future)?
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