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- pronunciation:
- ek
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
someone who knows a great deal about a particular thing.
He is an expert on the history of the American West.- synonyms:
- ace, master
- antonyms:
- amateur, novice
- similar words:
- artist, authority, pro, specialist, veteran, wizard
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| related words: |
judge |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a great deal of skill or knowledge.
Sasha is an expert chess player.- synonyms:
- adept, experienced, knowledgeable, master, skilled
- antonyms:
- amateur, incompetent
- similar words:
- ace, capable, competent, deft, masterful, masterly, qualified, skillful
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| definition 2: |
having to do with special skills or knowledge.
We need expert advice on which skis to buy.- synonyms:
- skilled, specialized
- similar words:
- able, masterly, professional, qualified
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| related words: |
artistic, experienced |
| derivations: |
expertly (adv.), expertness (n.) |
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