profit

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   derive a benefit from

   I profited from my vast experience.

2. 2
   noun

   Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.

   Let no man anticipate uncertain profits.

3. 3
   noun

   Benefit, positive result obtained.

   Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.

4. 4
   verb

   To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).

   The word preached did not profit them.

5. 5
   noun

   the advantageous quality of being beneficial

6. 6
   noun

   the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

7. 7
   verb

   make a profit

8. 8
   noun

   Ellipsis of profit à prendre.

Etymology

From Middle English profit, from Old French profit (Modern French profit), from Latin prōfectus (“advance, progress, growth, increase, profit”), from proficiō (“to go forward, advance, make progress, be profitable or useful”). Doublet of profect.