Kilo Lingo

/pɾofundaˈmente/

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Translation

deeply

Word origin

Formed from the adjective profundo ('deep') plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin profundus ('deep'). The same root gives English 'profound'.

Origin
Latin
Root
profundus
English cognates
profound, profundity

Examples

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The child was sleeping deeply in his bed.

conmovieron .

His words moved me deeply.

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Breathe deeply before you start.

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I am deeply grateful for your help.

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The subject interested her deeply.

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This word is part of lesson 46.