profit
/ˈpɹɒfɪt/noun
The money left over after all costs have been paid.
Example sentence
- “The bakery made a small profit in its first year.”
A homophone of 'prophet', someone who foretells the future. Context and spelling keep them apart.
Related words
valueThe worth of something; the quality that makes it useful or desirable.taxMoney that people and businesses must pay to a government to fund public services.quantityAn amount or number of something.feeA payment required in return for a service or privilege.aisleA clear walkway between rows of seats or shelves.returnTo go back or come back to a place or person.