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Expert

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈekspɜːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈekspɜːrt/"]/

Meaning of Expert

a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something

In simple words: A person who knows a lot about something.

Expert in a sentence

• The expert in the field gave a fascinating lecture.
• She is an expert at solving complex mathematical problems.
• An expert can provide valuable advice on this subject.
• He called in an expert to help with the renovation project.
• The team needs the help of a sports expert for their strategy.

How to use Expert

Use 'expert' to describe someone's high skill or knowledge in a specific area. More suitable in formal contexts, but can also be used informally when discussing hobbies or practical skills.

Grammar pattern

expert + in/on/at + subject

Memory hint

Think 'x' in 'expert' as the unknown knowledge that someone masters.

Related words

Collocations with Expert

• real
• leading
• acknowledged
• committee
• panel
• team
• ask
• consult
• talk to
• advise somebody/​something
• agree something
• argue something
• expert at
• expert in
• expert on

Synonyms for Expert

• specialist
• authority
• master
• connoisseur
• guru

Opposites of Expert

• novice
• beginner
• amateur

Common mistakes with Expert

• Confusing 'expert' with 'experienced' — an expert knows a lot, while an experienced person has done something many times.
• Using 'expert' without specifying the field, which makes it vague.
• Incorrectly pronouncing it as 'ex-pert' instead of 'ek-spurt'.

Frequently asked questions about Expert

What does Expert mean?

A person who knows a lot about something.

What is the definition of Expert?

a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something

How do you use Expert in a sentence?

The expert in the field gave a fascinating lecture.

Can you give another example of Expert?

She is an expert at solving complex mathematical problems.

What are synonyms for Expert?

Common alternatives include specialist, authority, master, connoisseur, guru.

What is the opposite of Expert?

Opposite meanings include novice, beginner, amateur.

What words go with Expert?

It commonly pairs with real, leading, acknowledged, committee, panel, team, ask, consult, talk to, advise somebody/​something, agree something, argue something, expert at, expert in, expert on.

What are common mistakes when using Expert?

Confusing 'expert' with 'experienced' — an expert knows a lot, while an experienced person has done something many times. Using 'expert' without specifying the field, which makes it vague. Incorrectly pronouncing it as 'ex-pert' instead of 'ek-spurt'.

How do you pronounce Expert?

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

When should I use Expert?

Use 'expert' to describe someone's high skill or knowledge in a specific area. More suitable in formal contexts, but can also be used informally when discussing hobbies or practical skills.

What CEFR level is Expert?

"Expert" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.