Synonyms for

Profit

Verb / ˈprɑ:fʌt / / ˈprɑ:fɪt / Another word for profit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

lucre turnaprofit earnings netprofit netincome gain lose benefit net profits

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Formal

gain earnings remuneration proceeds

Informal

take cut winnings dough

Literary

boon gain advantage

Antonyms

loss deficit shortfall damage harm detriment disadvantage

Common collocations

  • make a profit
  • gross profit
  • net profit
  • profit margin
  • profit motive
  • profit sharing
  • profit and loss

Word family

noun profit
verb profit
adjective profitable
adverb profitably

Usage note

While 'profit' can be used as a verb, it is more commonly used as a noun. The phrase 'profit from' is often used to indicate benefiting from a situation.

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