expert · noun C /ˈek.spɜrt/
Word family
Nouns: expert, expertise
Adjectives: expert
Adverbs: expertly
expert
B1 someone who has a lot of skill in something or a lot of knowledge of something
Dictionary examples:
a computer/gardening/medical expert
He's an expert on Japanese literature.
Learner example:
My "personal" trainer is Peter, he is a real expert in running. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
expert · adjective always before noun /ˈek.spɜrt/
Word family
Nouns: expert, expertise
Adjectives: expert
Adverbs: expertly
expert
B2 having or showing a lot of knowledge or skill
Dictionary examples:
The center provides expert advice for people with financial problems.
What's your expert opinion?
Learner example:
We're not expert cyclists and we could [get] tired before we get to the Mountain Hostel. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)
