Cool MateMeaning of Accountant
In simple words: A person whose job is to keep financial records.
Accountant in a sentence
- We talked to the company’s chief accountant.
- the investigating accountant’s report
How to use Accountant
Use 'accountant' in professional or business contexts. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations about jobs unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'counting' money – that’s what an accountant does.
Related words
Collocations with Accountant
- certified public
- chartered
- professional
Synonyms for Accountant
- financial officer
- auditor
- bookkeeper
- CPA
- finance professional
Opposites of Accountant
- spender
- wasteful person
Common mistakes with Accountant
- Confused with 'account' as a verb.
- Using 'accountant' in place of 'bookkeeper', which is a different role.
- Incorrectly pluralizing as 'accountants' when referring to one person.
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Frequently asked questions about Accountant
What does Accountant mean?
A person whose job is to keep financial records.
What is the definition of Accountant?
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
How do you use Accountant in a sentence?
We talked to the company’s chief accountant.
Can you give another example of Accountant?
the investigating accountant’s report
What are synonyms for Accountant?
Common alternatives include financial officer, auditor, bookkeeper, CPA, finance professional.
What is the opposite of Accountant?
Opposite meanings include spender, wasteful person.
What words go with Accountant?
It commonly pairs with certified public, chartered, professional.
What are common mistakes when using Accountant?
Confused with 'account' as a verb. Using 'accountant' in place of 'bookkeeper', which is a different role. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'accountants' when referring to one person.
How do you pronounce Accountant?
US: /["/əˈkaʊntənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkaʊntənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Accountant?
Use 'accountant' in professional or business contexts. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations about jobs unless relevant.
What CEFR level is Accountant?
"Accountant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.