profit

Elementary

/ˈprɑː.fɪt/

noun
The amount of money left over after expenses are paid

profit in a sentence

  • “The company's profit margin was higher than expected.”
  • “The company made a profit this year.”
  • “Profits are up from last year.”
  • “There was a rise in profits this year.”

What does “profit” mean?

profit (noun) means the amount of money left over after expenses are paid. It is pronounced /ˈprɑː.fɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "profit" mean?
profit (noun) means: The amount of money left over after expenses are paid
How do you pronounce "profit"?
"profit" is pronounced /ˈprɑː.fɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "profit" in a sentence?
Here is "profit" used in a sentence: The company's profit margin was higher than expected.

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