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profound

The correct spelling is profound.

How to pronounce profound

/pɹəˈfaʊnd/
noun

IPA: /pɹəˈfaʊnd/

Say it like: Pro-fow-nd

The correct spelling is profound. The deep; the sea; the ocean. For example: "a profound investigation"

Usage Examples

“a profound investigation”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The deep; the sea; the ocean.
  2. 2.An abyss.

verb

  1. 1.To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.
  2. 2.To dive deeply; to penetrate.

adjective

  1. 1.Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
  2. 2.Very deep; very serious
  3. 3.Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough
  4. 4.Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading
  5. 5.Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive

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