| product |
A product is something made by people or machines. |
| profession |
A profession is a job or type of work that requires a lot of studying or training to do. |
| professor |
A professor is a teacher with a high rank at a college or university. |
| profit |
If you sell something for more than you paid for it, you make a profit. If a store buys something for two dollars and sells it for five dollars, they make a profit of three dollars. [2 definitions] |
| program |
A program is a set of things to do that has been planned. [3 definitions] |
| progress |
When you make progress, you move closer to a goal. |
| project |
A project is something you do that takes great effort or planning. |
| promise |
When you make a promise to do something, you tell someone that you will do it and make them feel sure that you will. [2 definitions] |
| pronoun |
A pronoun is a kind of word in a sentence. Words like "she," "him," "it," "something," and "those" are pronouns. We use pronouns when we don't know or don't need to say the exact name of a thing or person. For example, instead of saying "my brother" or the name of your brother, you might say "he" or "him." Instead of saying "the trees" or "the books" you might say "they" or "them." |
| pronounce |
When you pronounce something, you make the sound of it with your mouth and voice. When you pronounce a word, you make the sounds that make up the word. If we don't pronounce words and names the way other people do, people may not understand what we are saying. [2 definitions] |
| pronunciation |
The pronunciation of a word is the way most people say the word. |
| proof |
Proof is anything that proves or shows that something is true or real. |
| proper |
If something is proper, people think it is the good or right thing for something. |
| property |
Your property is anything that you own or all of your possessions. [2 definitions] |
| protect |
When you protect someone, you keep them safe from danger or harm. When you protect a thing, you prevent it from being damaged. |
| proud |
When you are proud, it means that you feel good or pleased about something you have or about something you did. [2 definitions] |
| prove |
When you prove something, you show that it is true or correct. |
| provide |
When you provide something to someone, you give it to them or make it possible for them to have it. |
| province |
A province is an area of land in a country. It is one of the parts that make up a whole country. Some countries call their parts "provinces," like Canada, and some countries call their parts "states," like the United States. Other countries have different names for their parts. The country of Canada has ten provinces. Each province has its own capital. |
| public |
When something is public, it has to do with all the people of a community. Your public library can be used by anyone in your community. [2 definitions] |
| pudding |
Pudding is a soft, sweet food that is made by cooking milk, eggs, and sugar. Chocolate, vanilla, or other flavors are often added to pudding. |