Often, profits.

pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit , net profit .

the ratio of such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested.

returns, proceeds, or revenue, as from property or investments.

the monetary surplus left to a producer or employer after deducting wages, rent, cost of raw materials, etc.

The company works on a small margin of profit.

advantage; benefit; gain.

to gain an advantage or benefit

He profited greatly from his schooling.

to make a profit.

to take advantage

to profit from the weaknesses of others.

to be of service or benefit.

to make progress.

to be of advantage or profit to

Nothing profits one so much as a sound education.

noun

loss

verb

lose

noun

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verb

aid , avail , benefit , be of advantage , better , capitalize on , cash in on , clean up , clear , contribute , earn , exploit , help , improve , learn from , make a haul , make a killing , make capital , make good use of , make it big , make money , make the most of , pay , pay off , promote , prosper , put to good use , realize , reap the benefit , recover , score , serve * , stand in good stead , take advantage of , thrive , turn to advantage , use , utilize , work for , batten , capitalize , gain , advantage , serve , earnings , good , income , increase , interest , killing , lucre , money , net , proceeds , remuneration , return , revenue , surplus , take , yield