profit
|prof-it|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈprɑːfɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒfɪt/
financial gain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'profit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'proficere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'facere' meant 'to make or do.'
Historical Evolution
'proficere' transformed into the Old French word 'profit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'profit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to advance or make progress,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'financial gain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35