Professional

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛʃənl/

Definitions of professional

noun a person engaged or qualified in a profession

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin is a professional singer.

A2 She hopes to become a professional dancer one day.

B1 The company hired a professional to handle their marketing strategy.

B2 The professional athlete broke a new record in the competition.

C1 Being a professional in the finance industry requires a lot of expertise.

C2 The professional chef prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.

adjective relating to or belonging to a profession

Example Sentences

A1 She is a professional singer.

A2 The team hired a professional photographer for the event.

B1 It is important to maintain a professional attitude in the workplace.

B2 The company is known for its professional customer service.

C1 He is a highly skilled and professional architect.

C2 The lawyer's professional conduct was praised by the judge.

Examples of professional in a Sentence

formal The lawyer demonstrated a high level of professional conduct during the court proceedings.

informal She's a really professional hair stylist - always does a great job!

slang That DJ is so professional - he really knows how to keep the party going.

figurative In the world of competitive sports, he is considered a professional in his field.

Grammatical Forms of professional

past tense

professionalized

plural

professionals

comparative

more professional

superlative

most professional

present tense

professional

future tense

will professionalize

perfect tense

has professionalized

continuous tense

is professionalizing

singular

professional

positive degree

professional

infinitive

to professionalize

gerund

professionalizing

participle

professionalized

Origin and Evolution of professional

First Known Use: 1747 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'professional' originated from the Latin word 'professio', which means declaration or vow.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who belongs to a profession or has a specialized skill, the term 'professional' has evolved to also denote a high level of competence, ethics, and dedication in a particular field.