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adept

/ˈædɛpt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does adept mean?

noun, verb

A person who has a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area; a person who has mastered a particular skill or art. To become skilled or proficient in something.

Example

"She was an adept at playing the piano from a young age."

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