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profond — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deep adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • profound adj Showing great depth of thought, understanding, or feeling.
  • sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.

Senses

profond is used for these senses in English:

  • deep (in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
  • fast Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
  • sound (of sleep) Quiet and deep.

deep — full definition

  1. adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
  2. adj Profound or complex in meaning; not superficial.
  3. adj Low in pitch, describing a voice or sound.
  4. adj Intensely rich or saturated, describing colour.
  5. adv Far into or down through something, physically or figuratively.

fast — full definition

  1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
  3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
  4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
  5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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