profit meaning and definition

PROFIT noun

Definition of profit (noun)

1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
   • synonyms: earnings, lucre, net, net income, net profit, profits
2. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
   • synonyms: gain

PROFIT verb

Definition of profit (verb)

1. derive a benefit from
   • "She profited from his vast experience"
   • synonyms: benefit, gain
2. make a profit; gain money or materially
   • "The company has not profited from the merger"
   • synonyms: turn a profit
   • antonym: lose