As a Noun: 1. An improvement that is likely to result from doing something. English = advantage, benefit. 2. The amount of money that you gain when you are paid more for something than it cost you to make it, get it, or do it. English = profit As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To gain an improvement or advantage by doing something. English = benefit. 2. To make money by being paid more for something than it cost you to make it, get it, or do it. English = profit.