profit
Definition
- n. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
- v. derive a benefit from
- v. make a profit; gain money or materially
Word forms
- Present participle
- profiting
- Past tense
- profited
- Past participle
- profited
- Third person singular
- profits
Example sentences
n.
The company's profit increased this year due to higher sales.
vi.
If you invest wisely, you can profit from the stock market.
vt.
Reading books can profit your mind and improve your knowledge.