profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/
pro · found
prə · ˈfaʊnd
English Definition
adj. very deep, meaningful
Significado en Español
profundo
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Example Sentence
The speech was profound.
演讲意义重大。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(strengthen)+found(basic)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “profound”:
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A
shallow
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B
intense
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C
ordinary
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D
simple
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B — intense.
“profound” means adj. very deep, meaningful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The book had a ______ effect on how I see the entire world.
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A
shallow
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B
profound
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C
trivial
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D
slight
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B — profound.
“profound” means adj. very deep, meaningful
Common questions about “profound”
What does “profound” mean?
profound — adj. very deep, meaningful. In Chinese: 深刻的，意义重大的.
How do you pronounce “profound”?
profound is pronounced /prəˈfaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · found.
How do you use “profound” in a sentence?
The speech was profound. (演讲意义重大。)
What are synonyms for “profound”?
deep, intense — all close in meaning to profound (adj. very deep, meaningful).
Is “profound” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. profound appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “profound”?
pro(strengthen)+found(basic)
