Homophones are the words that sound the same, yet have different meanings. In this article we will see the difference between Profit and Prophet and their correct usages.
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Profit Vs Prophet
Profit: (n) a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something; advantage; benefit.
For e.g.
- The firm earned huge profit from its latest international deal.
- The only people to profit from the case were the doctors.
Prophet: (n) a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
For e.g.
- He sent many prophets to tell of the coming messiah.
- A prophet does not argue but declares what he feels to be God’s will.