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The speaker used a professional tone.
What does Professional mean?
skilled and responsible in work.
Dictionary definition
Showing skilled, responsible behavior suitable for work or formal tasks.
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A professional follows rules and treats others respectfully.
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The project looked professional because it was organized and carefully edited.
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What does professional mean?
Professional means skilled and responsible in work.
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pruh · fesh · uh · nul · strongest beat: fesh
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WordProfessional.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningProfessional means skilled and responsible in work.
ExampleExample: The speaker used a professional tone.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pruh · fesh · uh · nul
- Strongest beat
- fesh
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fesh.
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Synonyms
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skilledHaving strong ability.
responsibleActing reliably and carefully.
work-readyPrepared for formal tasks.
Antonyms
Opposite words
carelessNot careful or dependable.
unpreparedNot ready for the task.
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Word family
Professional word family
Base word
professional
adverb
professionally
In a skilled and responsible way.
noun
profession
A type of career requiring training.
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