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- pronunciation:
- pr
faUnd
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pro
faUnd
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
coming from or going to a great depth.
She felt profound sadness after the death of her father.- synonyms:
- deep
- similar words:
- yawning
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| definition 2: |
having a deep, thorough understanding.
The travel agent had a profound knowledge of West Africa.- synonyms:
- wise
- antonyms:
- shallow
- similar words:
- intellectual, learned, sage, serious, sober, thoughtful
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| related words: |
intelligent, wise |
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| derivations: |
profoundly (adv.), profoundness (n.) |
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