Synonyms for

Experts

Verb / ˈekspɜ:ts / Another word for experts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People who have a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Synonyms & similar words

expert specialists authorities gurus professors scholars masters adepts virtuosos savants connoisseurs consultants advisers counselors guides mentors coaches trainers teachers instructors tutors

Synonyms by register

Formal

specialists authorities virtuosos adepts

Informal

pros gurus whizzes hotshots

Literary

masters pundits

Antonyms

novices beginners amateurs laymen incompetents dabblers

Common collocations

  • leading experts
  • industry experts
  • expert advice
  • expert opinion
  • expert witness
  • expert system
  • expert knowledge
  • expert panel

Word family

noun expert
verb expertize
adjective expert

Usage note

While 'expert' can be used as a noun, it is often used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'expert witness'). The verb 'expertize' is less common than the noun or adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The car mechanic was an expert at fixing engines.
  2. The expert in mathematics solved the difficult problem quickly.
  3. The decorator was an expert at choosing colors for the room.
  4. The expert on dinosaurs knew all the different kinds.
  5. The chef was an expert at cooking seafood dishes.

Quotes

  • The expert at anything was once a beginner.
  • An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing.
  • Experts often possess more data than judgment.

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