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profit
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. profit
  2. 2. earnings
  3. 3. stroke of luck
A noun referring to profit, earnings, or financial gain, especially from business or work. It has a somewhat casual or practical tone and is commonly used when talking about how much money someone made from a transaction or venture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On the other hand, raising prices too much can cost you long-term profit.

Sentence 2

She said flat out, "Trust matters more than profit."

Sentence 3

She always says, "If you just chase numbers, the profit slips away."

Sentence 4

They took on some repair work on the side and made a little extra profit.

Sentence 5

The negotiations dragged on and we ended up with less profit. Come on.