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The book taught a profound lesson.
What does Profound mean?
Profound means very deep or important.
Dictionary definition
Very deep, serious, or important in meaning or effect.
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Her words had a profound effect on the class.
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A profound idea can make readers think about life in a new way.
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WordProfound.
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MeaningProfound means very deep or important.
ExampleExample: The book taught a profound lesson.
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- proh · found
- Strongest beat
- found
- Ending
- found
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- Put a little extra energy on found.
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deepSerious or thoughtful in meaning.
meaningfulHaving strong importance or value.
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profound
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profoundly
In a deep or important way.
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