profit
/ˈprɑːfɪt/
prof · it
ˈprɑːf · ɪt
English Definition
n./v. gain, earn
Significado en Español
beneficio, ganancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lợi nhuận, lợi ích
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Example Sentence
The company made a large profit.
公司赚了很多利润。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(forward)+fit(do)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “profit” as used in the context: “The company”s profit increased dramatically last year.''
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A
loss
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B
earnings
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C
debt
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D
burden
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B — earnings.
“profit” means n./v. gain, earn
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The small bakery hoped to ______ from the busy holiday season.
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A
lose
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B
waste
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C
squander
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D
profit
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D — profit.
“profit” means n./v. gain, earn
Common questions about “profit”
What does “profit” mean?
profit — n./v. gain, earn. In Chinese: 利润，收益/获利.
How do you pronounce “profit”?
profit is pronounced /ˈprɑːfɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prof · it.
How do you use “profit” in a sentence?
The company made a large profit. (公司赚了很多利润。)
What are synonyms for “profit”?
gain, earnings — all close in meaning to profit (n./v. gain, earn).
Is “profit” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. profit appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “profit”?
pro(forward)+fit(do)
