professionally
- 01 B1 Intermediate
doing something as your main job for money, rather than as a hobby.
performing an activity as one's primary vocation or for financial compensation.
Simple“She has been playing tennis professionally for over five years.”
In context“After years of competing as an amateur, he finally decided to play professionally and joined the national circuit.”
UsageOften follows the verb it modifies, especially with verbs like 'play', 'act', or 'train'.
Synonymsvocationalfull timeAntonymsamateurly - 02 B1 Intermediate
behaving in a way that is polite, organized, and suitable for work.
behaving or performing a task in a manner that meets the standards, ethics, or expectations of a workplace.
Simple“Even though the client was angry, the staff handled the situation professionally.”
In context“The report was professionally presented, with clear data visualisations and a concise executive summary that impressed the board.”
UsageCommonly used to describe communication, behaviour, or the appearance of work products.
From professional + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.