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1. profit

noun. ['ˈprɑːfət, ˈprɑːfɪt'] the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).

Etymology

  • profit (English)
  • profit (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profit (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. profit

verb. ['ˈprɑːfət, ˈprɑːfɪt'] make a profit; gain money or materially.

Etymology

  • profit (English)
  • profit (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profit (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. profit

verb. ['ˈprɑːfət, ˈprɑːfɪt'] derive a benefit from.

Etymology

  • profit (English)
  • profit (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profit (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. profit

noun. ['ˈprɑːfət, ˈprɑːfɪt'] the advantageous quality of being beneficial.

Etymology

  • profit (English)
  • profit (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • profit (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. paper

noun. ['ˈpeɪpɝ'] a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses.

Etymology

  • paper (English)
  • paper (Anglo-Norman)
  • papier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. paper

noun. ['ˈpeɪpɝ'] an essay (especially one written as an assignment).

Etymology

  • paper (English)
  • paper (Anglo-Norman)
  • papier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. paper

noun. ['ˈpeɪpɝ'] a medium for written communication.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • paper (English)
  • paper (Anglo-Norman)
  • papier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. paper

noun. ['ˈpeɪpɝ'] a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses.

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Synonyms

Etymology

  • paper (English)
  • paper (Anglo-Norman)
  • papier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. paper

noun. ['ˈpeɪpɝ'] a business firm that publishes newspapers.

Etymology

  • paper (English)
  • paper (Anglo-Norman)
  • papier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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