ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Proceeds

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Proceeds is a noun meaning Revenue; gross revenue.

Meaning

Revenue; gross revenue.

More Meanings

  1. Profit; net revenue.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of proceed

Example Sentences

They will donate all proceeds—the entire amount collected in ticket sales—from the show to charity.
They will donate net proceeds—whatever money is left after they pay their expenses—from the show to charity.

Synonyms for proceeds

Depending on context, synonyms include yield, issue, return, take, payoff, takings.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yield, payoff, return, take, issue, takings.

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