CEFR B1

adept

adjective

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Examples

He is adept at handling difficult negotiations.
She proved to be an adept manager, turning the company around.

Synonyms: skilled, proficient, expert, masterful

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adept (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈædɛpt/

Definition

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Examples

He is adept at handling difficult negotiations.
She proved to be an adept manager, turning the company around.
The children were surprisingly adept at using the new software.

How to Use adept

adept at (prepositional phrase): Skilled in or good at doing something. — "She is adept at public speaking."

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