Agent Meaning in English
word
/ˈeɪdʒənt/
AY-juhnt
/ˈeɪdʒənt/
AY-juhnt
Definition
A person or thing that acts on behalf of others, especially in business, entertainment, or secret work. An 'agent' can also mean someone who represents a company, or a spy.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for business representatives (e.g., travel agent), actors' managers, and government spies ('secret agent'). 'Agent' can also mean a substance that acts (e.g., cleaning agent), but this use is less frequent in daily conversation.
Spanish: agentePortuguese (BR): agentePortuguese (PT): agenteChinese (Simplified): 代理人 - 特工Chinese (Traditional): 代理人 - 特工Hindi: एजेंटArabic: وكيل - عميل (جاسوس)Bengali: এজেন্ট - প্রতিনিধি (কোম্পানি/সংস্থা)Russian: агент - представитель (организации)Japanese: エージェント - 代理人Vietnamese: đại lý - người đại diệnKorean: 에이전트 - 대리인Turkish: ajan - temsilciUrdu: ایجنٹ - نمائندہIndonesian: agen - perwakilan
Example Sentences
He works as a travel agent.
basic
The agent sells houses.
basic
She is a secret agent.
basic
My agent negotiated a better contract for me.
natural
We met with the insurance agent this morning.
natural
The cleaning agent didn’t remove the stain.
natural