Meaning & Definition of Agent in English
English⟶
Agent
/eʤənt/
noun
1. An active and efficient cause
- Capable of producing a certain effect
- "Their research uncovered new disease agents"
synonym:
- agent
2. A representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
synonym:
- agent
3. A substance that exerts some force or effect
synonym:
- agent
4. A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
synonym:
- agent,
- factor,
- broker
5. Any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
synonym:
- agent,
- federal agent
6. The semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
synonym:
- agentive role,
- agent
Examples of using
You look like some kind of secret agent or something!
The insurance agent called to see you this morning.
The agent was able to squeeze a confession out of the terrorist.