Effective
Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.
Professional and effective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Professional" instead an adjective "Effective".
Professional
Professional adjective - Of or relating to or suitable as a profession.
Effective and professional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effective" instead an adjective "Professional".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- good and effective
- good and professional
- capable and effective
- capable and professional
- practical and effective
- practical and professional
- adept and effective
- adept and professional
- expert and effective
- expert and professional
- proficient and effective
- proficient and professional
- skilled and effective
- skilled and professional
Both words in one sentence
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The pun aside though, he's an effective and professional agent.
Source: Film / Austin Powers - Combining infantry with elemental black magic, the Flames are versatile, professional, highly effective, and willing to ground your enemy to dust, for the right price.
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Some of the more professional ones defy this trope however, and are much more effective for it.
Source: Mildly Military
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