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Clever; well-skilled. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.

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Used as an adjective, listen here, it means: Clever; well-skilled. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. Used as a noun, listen here, it means: A highly skilled person.

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  • Sherman was adept at all sports.
  • adept in handicrafts
  • T'Lar, the most learned of them all, had recently and without comment ceased to use the title "adept."
  • He/she probably meant to use the word adept having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.
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  • When some people are asked to "adapt" (or adjust) to new circumstances, they prove that they are more "adept" (more than capable; expert) than others. To "adopt" means to take into one's family.
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