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Agent

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeɪdʒənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeɪdʒənt/"]/

Meaning of Agent

a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc.

In simple words: A person or thing that does something for another person or thing.

Agent in a sentence

• The secret agent infiltrated the enemy's facility.
• She works as a travel agent, helping people plan their vacations.
• An agent of change is someone who promotes new ideas and innovation.
• He acted as an agent for the artist, seeking buyers for her paintings.
• The agent was responsible for negotiating the contract terms.
• An agent can refer to a substance that causes a chemical reaction.

How to use Agent

Often used in business or formal contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation to describe people outside their role. In legal terms, it refers to someone authorized to act on behalf of another.

Grammar pattern

agent + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'agent' as someone acting on your behalf—imagine a secret agent with a mission.

Related words

Collocations with Agent

• booking
• ticket
• travel
• employ
• have
• use
• through an agent
• agent for
• booking
• ticket
• travel
• employ
• have
• use
• through an agent
• agent for
• intelligence
• enemy
• foreign
• chief
• main
• primary
• agent for
• an agent for change
• an agent of change

Synonyms for Agent

• representative
• broker
• intermediary
• operating agent
• proxy

Opposites of Agent

• client
• customer

Common mistakes with Agent

• Confused with 'agency' — 'agent' refers to the person, while 'agency' refers to the organization.
• Using 'agent' for a person without a specific role, which makes it unclear.
• Mixing up meanings in different contexts, like an 'agent' in real estate versus a 'secret agent'.

Frequently asked questions about Agent

What does Agent mean?

A person or thing that does something for another person or thing.

What is the definition of Agent?

a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc.

How do you use Agent in a sentence?

The secret agent infiltrated the enemy's facility.

Can you give another example of Agent?

She works as a travel agent, helping people plan their vacations.

What are synonyms for Agent?

Common alternatives include representative, broker, intermediary, operating agent, proxy.

What is the opposite of Agent?

Opposite meanings include client, customer.

What words go with Agent?

It commonly pairs with booking, ticket, travel, employ, have, use, through an agent, agent for, booking, ticket, travel, employ, have, use, through an agent, agent for, intelligence, enemy, foreign, chief, main, primary, agent for, an agent for change, an agent of change.

What are common mistakes when using Agent?

Confused with 'agency' — 'agent' refers to the person, while 'agency' refers to the organization. Using 'agent' for a person without a specific role, which makes it unclear. Mixing up meanings in different contexts, like an 'agent' in real estate versus a 'secret agent'.

How do you pronounce Agent?

US: /["/ˈeɪdʒənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeɪdʒənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Agent?

Often used in business or formal contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation to describe people outside their role. In legal terms, it refers to someone authorized to act on behalf of another.

What CEFR level is Agent?

"Agent" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.