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adept

intermediateB2

/əˈdɛpt/ · a-dept

very skilled or proficient at something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

very skilled or proficient at something.

کسی چیز میں بہت ماہر یا مہارت رکھنے والا۔

ماہر

maahir

Formal: ماہر

Synonyms

skilledproficientexpertہنر مندماہرماہر فن

Antonyms

ineptunskilledineffectiveاحمقنااہلکمی

Common Collocations

  • adept at negotiation
  • adept in technology
  • adept at problem-solving

Example Sentences

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

وہ پیچیدگی ریاضی کے مسائل کو حل کرنے میں ماہر ہے۔

Woh paichidgi riyazi ke masail ko hal karne mein maahir hai.

He is an adept performer who captivates the audience.

وہ ایک ماہر فنکار ہے جو ناظرین کو مسحور کر دیتا ہے۔

Woh ek maahir fankar hai jo nazreen ko mashhoor kar deta hai.

The adept use of language can enhance communication.

زبان کا ماہر استعمال مواصلات کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Zabaan ka maahir istemal mawaslaat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

adeptness:Adeptness refers specifically to the state or quality of being adept.

Word Family

adeptness
nounماہر پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'dept' (department) where the staff is 'adept' at their job.

Visualize a master craftsman skillfully working on their craft.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ماہر ہیں جو باتوں میں، وہ کرتے ہیں ہمیں حیران،نگاہوں کے جادو کی،تھی سب کی حقیقت بے نشان۔

Maahir hain jo baaton mein, woh karte hain humein hairaan, nigahoon ke jadoo ki, thi sab ki haqeeqat be nishaan.

Those who are adept in conversation leave us amazed; the magic of their gaze was the reality that had no trace.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماہر ہاتھوں کو کام ملتا ہے۔

Maahir haathon ko kaam milta hai.

Skilled hands find work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adeptus" — acquired, gained

First known use: 15th century

The word 'adept' originated in the late Middle Ages from the Latin 'adeptus', referring to someone who has acquired a skill or expertise.