English · Word Candidate

profit

/ˈpɹɒfɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: profits · profiting · profited

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tổng thu nhập hoặc dòng tiền trừ đi chi phí

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Noun

Examples

Let no man anticipate uncertain profits.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Benefit, positive result obtained.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lợi ích, kết quả tích cực

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NounRegister: dated, literary

Examples

Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mang lại lợi ích cho ai đó

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Verb

Examples

The word preached did not profit them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To benefit, gain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có lợi, thu được lợi ích

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “profit” mean?

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.

Is “profit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.