English Dictionary
Definition professional in British English
professional adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/
Synonyms and related words
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I congratulate you on a thoroughly professional job, done in difficult conditions.
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relating to a profession and its rules, standards, and arrangements
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professional qualifications/training
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professional organizations/bodies/associations
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2.1
working in a profession
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managerial and professional employees
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We've got a good professional relationship, but I wouldn't say we're friends.
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a professional actor/footballer/photographer
