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profit

/ˈprɒfɪt/

Profit is the money a business or person makes after paying all the costs involved in doing something. It represents the financial gain when the amount of money earned is more than the amount of money spent.

例文

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1

I made a five-dollar profit by selling my old book to a friend.

I made a five-dollar profit by selling my old book to a friend.

2

The corporation reported a significant increase in net profit for the fiscal year.

The corporation reported a significant increase in net profit for the fiscal year.

3

Did you guys actually make a profit at the lemonade stand?

Did you guys actually make a profit at the lemonade stand?

語族

名詞
profit
Verb
profit
副詞
profitably
形容詞
profitable
関連
profitability
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覚え方のコツ

Profit starts with 'PRO'. If you are a 'PRO' (professional) at business, you will make a PROFIT.

クイックテスト

The shop owner was happy because she made a large ____ this month.

正解!

正解は: profit

例文

1

I made a five-dollar profit by selling my old book to a friend.

everyday

I made a five-dollar profit by selling my old book to a friend.

2

The corporation reported a significant increase in net profit for the fiscal year.

formal

The corporation reported a significant increase in net profit for the fiscal year.

3

Did you guys actually make a profit at the lemonade stand?

informal

Did you guys actually make a profit at the lemonade stand?

4

Theoretical models suggest that profit maximization is the primary goal of most firms.

academic

Theoretical models suggest that profit maximization is the primary goal of most firms.

5

We need to cut our operational costs to ensure a healthy profit margin.

business

We need to cut our operational costs to ensure a healthy profit margin.

語族

名詞
profit
Verb
profit
副詞
profitably
形容詞
profitable
関連
profitability

よく使う組み合わせ

make a profit to earn more money than you spent
net profit the actual profit after all expenses and taxes are paid
profit margin the difference between the cost of making something and the selling price
gross profit profit before taking away taxes and interest
operating profit profit from a company's main business activities

よく使うフレーズ

turn a profit

to start making a profit after a period of losing money

non-profit organization

a group that does not work to make money for its owners

a tidy profit

a large or satisfactory amount of money earned

よく混同される語

profit vs revenue

Revenue is all the money coming in, while profit is only the money left over after paying costs.

profit vs benefit

Benefit is a general advantage or help, whereas profit specifically refers to financial gain.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'profit' when talking about money earned in business or trade. While it can be used as a verb (to profit from something), it is most commonly used as a noun in everyday English.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'win a profit' instead of the correct collocation 'make a profit'. Also, do not confuse it with 'benefits' which usually refers to employee perks like health insurance.

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覚え方のコツ

Profit starts with 'PRO'. If you are a 'PRO' (professional) at business, you will make a PROFIT.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'profectus', which means 'progress, growth, or success'.

文法パターン

Countable noun (e.g., The company's profits increased). Uncountable noun when used generally. Often used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., a profit on the sale).
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文化的な背景

In many modern economies, the search for profit is considered the main driver of innovation and economic growth.

クイックテスト

The shop owner was happy because she made a large ____ this month.

正解!

正解は: profit

関連フレーズ

Businessの関連語

employee

A1

A person who is paid to work for a person or a company. It refers to someone who has a job and receives a salary or wage in return for their labor.

employer

A1

An employer is a person or a company that provides jobs and pays people for their work. They are the party that hires workers and manages the workplace.

desk

A1

A desk is a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for reading, writing, or working on a computer. It often includes drawers for storage and is typically found in offices, schools, or home study areas.

phone

A1

A device used to talk to people who are far away or to send messages and use the internet. In a business context, it is a tool for professional communication with colleagues and clients.

email

A1

A message sent from one computer to another using the internet. It is the most common form of digital communication in both personal and professional environments.

director

A1

A director is a person who is in charge of an organization, a department, or a creative project like a movie. In business, they are high-level leaders who make important decisions for the company's future.

coordinator

A1

A coordinator is a person who organizes different people and tasks to make sure a project or event works well. They act as a link between groups to ensure everyone is working toward the same goal.

intern

A1

An intern is a student or a recent graduate who works at a company for a short time to get experience. They usually do this to learn skills for their future job.

file

A1

A file is a collection of information or data stored together under a specific name. It can be a digital document on a computer or a physical folder used to keep papers organized.

form

A1

A document with blank spaces where you write information such as your name, address, or answers to questions. In business, it is used to collect data, apply for jobs, or order products.

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