proceeds

1. 1
   nounplural

   The total money you get from selling something or holding an event.

   Like all the cash in the till at the end of a sale, before you pay for anything.

   All the proceeds from the bake sale went to the animal shelter.

   The proceeds were higher than expected after the concert sold out.

   Similarrevenue, takings, receipts, income, earnings

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2. 2
   nounplural

   The money left over from a sale or event after the costs are paid.

   Like the money still in your pocket after you have paid for everything.

   After paying for supplies, the proceeds from the lemonade stand were just ten dollars.

   The proceeds let them save a little once all the bills were covered.

   Similarprofit, earnings, gain, return

   Oppositeloss

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of proceed. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   She proceeds to the next question once everyone is ready.

   The line proceeds slowly toward the entrance.

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