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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a profession.
I called a lawyer to get some professional advice.- antonyms:
- nonprofessional
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| definition 2: |
involved in an occupation as a way of making a living.
Your sister has a nice voice, but I think we should hire a professional singer for the wedding.- antonyms:
- amateur, nonprofessional
- similar words:
- career, working
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| definition 3: |
suitable to or typical of a person qualified for a particular profession.
A doctor needs to assume a professional attitude when talking with patients.Jeans don't seem like professional attire for a lawyer.She was becoming successful and needed a professional studio to do her painting.- antonyms:
- amateur, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional
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| definition 4: |
having or showing competence in the manner of a professional.
You did a really professional job on those cabinets!- antonyms:
- amateur, amateurish, dilettante, nonprofessional, unprofessional
- similar words:
- accomplished
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| related words: |
advisory, expert, proficient, work, working |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person involved in one of the professions, such as a physician, teacher, or attorney.
His father wanted him to become a professional, but he was happy working on cars. |
| definition 2: |
a person who earns a living by doing a particular skilled job or performing in sports or the arts.
There is a lot more pressure on her now that she's a skating professional.- antonyms:
- amateur
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| definition 3: |
a person who has or shows expertise in a particular field, especially one who is paid for work in this field.
You should hire a professional to do the electrical wiring on your house.This is obviously the work of a professional.- antonyms:
- amateur, dilettante
- similar words:
- ace
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| related words: |
adviser |
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| derivation: |
professionally (adv.) |
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