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adept

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈdɛpt/ · UK /əˈdept/

adept means: Very good at doing something.

adjective

SKILLEDC1

Very good at doing something.

  • He is adept at cooking.
  • She became adept at calming upset children.
  • Are you equally adept at fixing computers?

How to use it: adept at something/doing something (She is adept at finding cheap flights.)

Similar words: skilled, proficient, accomplished

Opposites: unskilled, inept

Common phrases: adept at something, adept at handling, technically adept, highly adept

noun

SKILLED PERSONC2

A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular activity or subject.

  • She is an adept at chess.
  • The workshop attracted several adepts in metalwork.
  • Even an adept needs regular practice.

How to use it: an adept in/at something (He is an adept in the art of persuasion.)

Similar words: expert, master

Opposites: novice, beginner

Common phrases: an adept, adept in something

Questions about adept

What does adept mean?

Very good at doing something.

What is adept in other languages?

Türkçe: becerikli · Español: hábil · Français: habile · Deutsch: geschickt · Italiano: abile · 日本語: 熟練した

How do you pronounce adept?

In American English /əˈdɛpt/; in British English /əˈdept/.

How do you use adept in a sentence?

He is adept at cooking. She became adept at calming upset children.

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