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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
If someone is a professional singer they earn money by singing. A professional athlete gets paid for playing a sport. It is their job. If someone is professional at something, it means they do it for a living.
Priya loves playing tennis and wants to become a professional player someday.Rob decided he wanted to become a professional actor after he starred in the school play last year. |
| definition 2: |
If someone gives professional advice, they give advice that has to do with the job that they do and get paid for. If an artist gives you professional advice on your drawing, they give you advice that comes from the fact that they work as an artist and make a living from this work.
My mother looked for someone to give her professional advice on fixing the roof.Lori's dad decided he couldn't build a garage for their house by himself. He realized he had to get professional help. |
| definition 3: |
If someone does a professional job at something, it means that they do it very well. They do it like a person who does that kind of work for a living. If your mom is a teacher but she does a professional job fixing the sink, it means she does the work the way a real plumber would do it.
My dad is not a chef but his friends say his cooking is very professional. |
| related words: |
expert |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A person who is paid to do a job that requires skill or training is called a "professional."
Dylan wants to become a professional at football.Mr. Gray hired a professional to paint his kitchen.- antonyms:
- amateur
- similar words:
- ace
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| derivation: |
professionally (adv.) |
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