I. noun
the excess of returns over expenditure in a transaction or a series of transactions
his profits from the business venture were rewarding
Synonyms: earnings, gain, lucre, proceeds, return
Related Word: cleaning, cleanup, killing; receipt(s); output, outturn, product, production, turnout, yield
Contrasted words: cost, expenditure, expense, outgo
Antonyms: loss
II. verb
Synonyms: benefit , advantage, avail, serve, work (for)
Antonyms: lose