profit

1. profit (noun) — sense 1

Definition: 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.

Example: Let no man anticipate uncertain profits.

2. profit (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Benefit, positive result obtained.

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

3. profit (verb) — sense 3

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

Example: The word preached did not profit them.

4. profit (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To benefit, gain.

5. profit (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To take advantage of, exploit, use.