profits Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɹɑfɪts/
What Does Profits Mean?
Profits is a noun that means plural of profit. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of profit. As a verb, it means To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
Profits in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɑfɪts/ |
| Synonyms | net, lucre and win |
| Antonyms | losses, losings and loss |
Profits Definition (Noun)
- plural of profit
Profits as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of profit
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.
- Benefit, positive result obtained.
Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
- In property law, a nonpossessory interest in land whereby a party is entitled to enter the land of another for the purpose of taking the soil or the substance of the soil (coal, oil, minerals, and in some jurisdictions timber and game).
Verb
- To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
- (construed with from) To benefit, gain.
- (construed with from) To take advantage of, exploit, use.
Synonyms of Profits
Profits synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Profits
Profits in a Sentence
Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Profits
Frequently Asked Questions About Profits
Is profits a noun or a verb?
Profits is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for profits?
Close synonyms of profits are net, lucre and win. See the full list of profits synonyms and antonyms.