proceeds (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊsiːdz/

Definition

Money obtained from an event or activity, especially from the sale of goods or tickets.

Examples

• The entire proceeds from the concert were donated to disaster relief.

• Profits from the book sale will be used to fund new library programs.

• The company announced that the proceeds of the sale would be reinvested in research and development.

How to Use proceeds

proceeds from (prepositional phrase)

The money that comes from a specific source or activity. — "The proceeds from the bake sale will fund the school trip."

proceeds of (prepositional phrase)

The money that comes from a specific source or activity. — "The proceeds of the concert were donated to a local charity."

Synonyms of proceeds

Words with a similar meaning to proceeds:

• earnings
• revenue
• takings
• profits

Antonyms of proceeds

Words with the opposite meaning to proceeds:

• costs
• expenses

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