Profitably Meaning
/ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a profitable manner, in a way that achieves profit or gain.
Sentence Examples
These lodes may prove rich enough to be profitably mined.
Can Algerian state-owned businesses be run profitably?
CEFR Practice Quiz
By streamlining processes, the business began to run more ____ than ever before.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was able to operate ____ even during the economic downturn by cutting unnecessary costs.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English profitable Middle English -ly English -ly English profitably From profitable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…] that person is hardly susceptible to blackmail. One cannot profitably threaten to broadcast to others what is already known."
— 1971, “Demand”, in Body Politic, number 1, page 6:
""Despite the prevailing external forces, we remain confident in our ability to profitably grow the business in our addressable markets," the company said."
— 2023 January 25, “Network News: Keltbray receives £33 million credit facility platform”, in RAIL, number 975, page 11:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
By streamlining processes, the business began to run more ____ than ever before.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was able to operate ____ even during the economic downturn by cutting unnecessary costs.