professional

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who is paid to do an activity, like a sport, instead of doing it as a hobby.

n. an individual who earns their livelihood from a specific activity, particularly in sports or the arts, as opposed to an amateur.

“He played football for fun as a child, but now he is a professional.”

“Transitioning from a gifted amateur to a touring professional requires not only talent but also a rigorous commitment to daily practice and physical conditioning.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. showing the high quality or good behavior that you expect from a trained person.

adj. exhibiting the standards, competence, or etiquette expected of a member of a profession.

“The report looks very professional with all the charts and clear headings.”

“Maintaining a professional demeanour during a crisis is essential for leadership, as it instils confidence in the rest of the team.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. describing a job or activity that you do for money as your main work.

adj. engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.

“She decided to seek professional advice before signing the contract.”

“The athlete's professional career was cut short by a series of injuries that prevented him from competing at the highest level.”