Basic Details
Word: Professional
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to or connected with a job that requires special training, education, or skills.
Synonyms: Expert, skilled, qualified
Antonyms: Amateur, unskilled
Idioms and Phrases
- Professional courtesy: A polite behaviour shown by members of a profession towards each other. Example: "The two doctors showed professional courtesy by referring their patients to one another."
- Go pro: To become a professional in a specific field, usually in sports or other competitive areas. Example: "After years of practice, Emily decided to go pro in basketball."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He is a professional musician who performs in concerts all over the world.
Example 2: To become a professional athlete, you need to train hard and compete regularly.
Example 3: The company hired a professional designer to create their new logo.
Fun Fact
The term "professional" originally referred to someone who had made a formal profession of their faith, such as a monk or nun, before it began to describe people in various skilled occupations.
Famous Quote
"Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing." - Warren Bennis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "professional" mean?
a) Relating to a hobby
b) Related to a job needing special skills
c) A type of sport
d) An informal activity
Answer: b) Related to a job needing special skills
2. Which of these is a synonym of "professional"?
a) Novice
b) Amateur
c) Expert
d) Learner
Answer: c) Expert
3. Which word is an antonym of "professional"?
a) Qualified
b) Skilled
c) Amateur
d) Experienced
Answer: c) Amateur
4. Which sentence uses "professional" correctly?
a) He played football as a professional for many years.
b) The professional cat chased the mouse.
c) She is a professional at making sandwiches.
d) The professional tree grew tall.
Answer: a) He played football as a professional for many years.
5. What does "go pro" mean?
a) To go into hiding
b) To become a professional
c) To quit a job
d) To work part-time
Answer: b) To become a professional
