break even vs profit

break even is not a noun while profit is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
break even	No	No	Yes	No
profit	Yes	No	Yes	No

break even (noun)	profit (noun)
	the advantageous quality of being beneficial
	the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

break even (verb)	profit (verb)
attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport	make a profit; gain money or materially
make neither profit nor loss	derive a benefit from