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adept

adjective noun

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
DE
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈdɛpt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

    “Adept in handicrafts”

noun

  1. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

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Example Sentences

Adept in handicrafts
An adept juggler
An expert job
A good mechanic
A practiced marksman

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