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profound — pro|found [prəˈfaund] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: profond deep , from Latin profundus, from fundus bottom ] 1.) having a strong influence or effect profound effect/influence/impact/consequence etc ▪ Tolstoy s experiences of war… … Dictionary of contemporary English
profound — 01. The death of her father at an early age had a [profound] effect on Baptista. 02. There is a [profound] difference in thinking between the two leaders, which makes reaching an agreement extremely difficult. 03. People were [profoundly] shocked … Grammatical examples in English
profound */*/ — UK [prəˈfaʊnd] / US adjective Word forms profound : adjective profound comparative profounder superlative profoundest 1) a) very great a profound change in the climate of the Earth The difference between the beginners and the intermediate class… … English dictionary
profound — pro|found [ prə faund ] adjective ** 1. ) very great: a profound change in the climate of the Earth The difference between the beginners and the intermediate class was profound. This is a scientific discovery of profound significance. a profound… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
effect — n. efficacy influence 1) to have, produce an effect on 2) to heighten an effect 3) to take effect (the drug took effect) 4) to feel an effect (I feel the effect of the narcotic) 5) to mar; negate, nullify; sleep off the effect (of smt.) 6) an… … Combinatory dictionary
profound — [[t]prəfa͟ʊnd[/t]] profounder, profoundest 1) ADJ GRADED (emphasis) You use profound to emphasize that something is very great or intense. ...discoveries which had a profound effect on many areas of medicine. ...profound disagreement... The… … English dictionary
effect — 01. The state of the American economy has a great [effect] on the financial situation here in Mexico. 02. Our economy has been [affected] a great deal by the Asian economic crisis. 03. Global warming has had a significant [effect] on our climate… … Grammatical examples in English
profound — [prəˈfaʊnd] adj 1) very great My grandfather s death had a profound effect on my father.[/ex] 2) showing intelligence and serious thought a very profound statement[/ex] profoundly adv … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
profound — adjective 1 showing strong, serious feelings: I owe you a profound apology. 2 having a strong influence or effect: The mother s behavior has a profound impact on the developing child. 3 showing great knowledge and understanding: a profound remark … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
effect — ▪ I. effect ef‧fect 1 [ɪˈfekt] noun 1. [countable, uncountable] the way in which an action, event, or person changes someone or something: • Inflation is having a disastrous effect on the economy. demonˈstration efˌfect [singular] … Financial and business terms
effect — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 change that is caused by sth ADJECTIVE ▪ decisive, dramatic, far reaching, important, marked, powerful, profound, pronounced, significant … Collocations dictionary