wizard

A person, usually a man in stories, who has magic powers.

• The wizard has a magic wand.
• An old wizard lived in the castle.
• The wizards used a spell to stop the dragon.

Similar words: magician, sorcerer

Common phrases: powerful wizard, evil wizard, wizard casts spells

Someone who is extremely good at a particular activity.

• She is a wizard with computers.
• Our financial wizard found a way to cut costs.
• Are you a wizard at solving puzzles?

How to use it: a wizard at something (My sister is a wizard at fixing bikes.); a wizard with something (He is a wizard with numbers.)

Similar words: expert, genius, ace

Common phrases: computer wizard, financial wizard, wizard at something, technical wizard

A computer tool that guides you through a task one step at a time.

• The wizard helps you install the software.
• Click Next to continue through the wizard.
• This program includes wizards for creating charts and reports.

Similar words: assistant

Common phrases: setup wizard, installation wizard, run the wizard