# profitably

**Pronunciation:** /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/ · PROF-it-uh-blee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that yields financial gain or benefit; in a manner that produces a profit.

## Examples

- The company managed to expand its operations profitably despite the economic downturn.
- They invested in new technology, hoping it would allow them to produce goods more profitably.
- To run a successful restaurant, you must price your menu items profitably.

## Synonyms

- gainfully — Emphasizes earning money through work or effort.
- lucratively — Highlights the high level of profit or financial reward.
- advantageously — Suggests a beneficial or favorable outcome, not strictly financial.
- remuneratively — Focuses on the payment or compensation received for work or services.

## Antonyms

- unprofitably — Resulting in a loss or no financial gain.
- at a loss — Operating without making money, often incurring debt.

## Common patterns

- profitably (verb) — To perform an action in a way that generates profit. — The company aims to expand profitably into new regions.
- (verb) profitably — To carry out an activity in a manner that yields profit. — They managed to sell their products profitably even with increased costs.

## Collocations

- operate profitably — Many small businesses struggle to operate profitably in a competitive market.
- grow profitably — The goal of any startup is to grow profitably, not just quickly.
- invest profitably — She always looks for opportunities to invest profitably in emerging markets.

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