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- pronunciation:
- ek
sprt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
one who is very skilled in or knowledgeable about a particular thing.
He is an expert on the history of the American West.You should call in an expert to help you with your computers.- synonyms:
- ace, adept, master, master hand, old hand, whiz
- antonyms:
- amateur, beginner, novice
- similar words:
- artist, authority, connoisseur, maestro, mastermind, pro, pundit, specialist, veteran, virtuoso, wizard
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related words: |
adviser, judge, mind, phenomenon |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
very skilled or knowledgeable.
Our riding coach is an expert horseman.This furniture was made by an expert craftsman.- synonyms:
- accomplished, adept, experienced, knowledgeable, master, proficient, skilled
- antonyms:
- amateur, incompetent, inexpert
- similar words:
- ace, capable, competent, consummate, deft, dextrous, masterful, masterly, practiced, qualified, skillful
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definition 2: |
of or pertaining to special skills or knowledge.
She gave us expert help with our project.We need some expert advice on how to sell our product.- synonyms:
- skilled, specialized
- similar words:
- able, masterly, professional, qualified, skillful
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related words: |
advisory, artistic, experienced, versed |
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derivations: |
expertly (adv.), expertness (n.) |
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