What does “expert” mean?
- 1
nouna person with special knowledge or skill in a subject
We asked a computer expert to fix the problem.
- 2
adjectivehaving or showing special knowledge or skill
She gave us some expert advice on investing.
Expert at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & adjective
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɛkspərt/ · EKS-pert
How to use “expert” correctly
Use “an expert on” or “an expert in” a subject: “an expert on climate change”.
Common phrases with “expert”
- an expert on
- an expert in
- expert advice
- according to experts
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- specialist
- professional
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- beginner
- amateur
Word family
- expertise
- expertly
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