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agent

A person who works for others.

Meanings of «agent»

1 · noun

a person who works for others

My agent negotiates every deal for my new book.

2 · noun

a person who secretly works for a government

The secret agent quietly watched the building from across the street.

Similar: spyoperativeinformant

3 · noun

a substance that causes a chemical or physical effect

This cleaning agent removes grease from pots and pans quickly.

Similar: substancechemicalcompound

Translation

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«agent» in 17 languages
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The difference between similar words

a person who acts or speaks for others
representativethe general word for someone who acts for a groupA representative from the company called me.
delegatesent to a meeting to speak and vote for a groupEach country sent a delegate to the meeting.
spokespersonspeaks officially for a group to the publicA government spokesperson said the road was closed.
agentacts for a person in business, like sales or contractsThe singer's agent agreed to the deal.
a person who secretly gets information
spya person who secretly watches others for informationThe spy sent secret messages to her country.
agenta secret agent working for a governmentThe agent traveled under a false name.
molea spy who works inside an organization for a long timeThe police found a mole in their own office.

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a person who helps people buy, sell, and rent homes