agent
Translation
agent, representative, spy, substance
Examples
An estate agent helped us find a house.
A real estate agent helped us find a house.
He works as a secret agent for the government.
He works as a secret agent for the government.
The cleaning agent removed the stain.
The cleaning agent removed the stain.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) agent ((of/for sth.)) a person or thing that acts for sth. A real estate agent helped us find a house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: representative, operative, spy
Etymology
From Latin 'agere' meaning 'to do, to act'. An agent is someone or something that acts.
Memory Tips
Think of a secret AGENT on a mission, ACTING on behalf of an AGENCY.