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profitable

/ˈprɒfɪtəbl/
prof · it · a · ble ˈprɒf · ɪ · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. making or likely to make money
中文释义
有利可图的,有益的
Significado en Español
rentable, beneficioso
한국어 뜻
수익성 있는, 유익한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có lợi nhuận, có lợi
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Example Sentence

The business became very profitable this year.

这项业务今年变得非常有利可图。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “profitable”:

  1. A costly
  2. B unprofitable
  3. C lucrative
  4. D wasteful
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C — lucrative. “profitable” means adj. making or likely to make money

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The little shop became very ______ after it moved to a much busier street.

  1. A profitable
  2. B costly
  3. C wasteful
  4. D worthless
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A — profitable. “profitable” means adj. making or likely to make money

Common questions about “profitable”

What does “profitable” mean?

profitable — adj. making or likely to make money. In Chinese: 有利可图的,有益的.

How do you pronounce “profitable”?

profitable is pronounced /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: prof · it · a · ble.

How do you use “profitable” in a sentence?

The business became very profitable this year. (这项业务今年变得非常有利可图。)

What are synonyms for “profitable”?

lucrative, beneficial, rewarding — all close in meaning to profitable (adj. making or likely to make money).

Is “profitable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. profitable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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