Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Proficiently (adv.) In a proficient manner.

(1) - Profile (n.) To shape the outline of an object by passing a cutter around it.
(2) - Profile (n.) to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an architectural member.
(3) - Profile (n.) A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc.
(4) - Profile (n.) A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of moldings and the like.
(5) - Profile (n.) A human head represented sidewise, or in a side view; the side face or half face.
(6) - Profile (n.) An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple.

(1) - Profit (v. i.) To be of use or advantage; to do or bring good.
(2) - Profit (v. i.) To gain advantage; to make improvement; to improve; to gain; to advance.
(3) - Profit (n.) To be of service to; to be good to; to help on; to benefit; to advantage; to avail; to aid; as, truth profits all men.
(4) - Profit (n.) Accession of good; valuable results; useful consequences; benefit; avail; gain; as, an office of profit,
(5) - Profit (n.) Acquisition beyond expenditure; excess of value received for producing, keeping, or selling, over cost; hence, pecuniary gain in any transaction or occupation; emolument; as, a profit on the sale of goods.

(1) - Profitable (a.) Yielding or bringing profit or gain; gainful; lucrative; useful; helpful; advantageous; beneficial; as, a profitable trade; profitable business; a profitable study or profession.