agent

Everyday

1. An agent is a person whose job is to act for someone else, such as a travel agent, an estate agent or a football player's agent. tree →
2. A secret agent is a spy who works secretly for a country. tree →
3. In science, an agent is something that causes a change: a cleaning agent, a raising agent in baking. tree →
4. A free agent is someone who can do what they like, not tied to anyone. tree →
5. A character in an old tale, human or supernatural, can be an agent who makes things happen. tree →

In the lessons

In stories secret agents go on missions and use gadgets. In everyday life people visit a travel agent to book holidays or an estate agent to buy a house. In science and cooking, baking powder is a raising agent that makes cakes rise. Phrases: travel agent, estate agent (UK), real estate agent (USA), secret agent, free agent, cleaning agent.

Examples

• The secret agent sent a coded message. tree →
• We booked our holiday through a travel agent. tree →
• The estate agent showed us around the house. tree →
• The famous player's agent asked for more money. tree →
• Baking powder is a raising agent. tree →
• Bleach is a strong cleaning agent, so keep it away from children. tree →
• Now that school is over, I'm a free agent. tree →
• I'm kind of a house agent, also a manager of funerals. tree →

Note

"An agent" (it starts with a vowel sound). Plural: agents. Agency = the company an agent works for. The g is soft like j: "AY-jent".

In Jewish tradition

In stories secret agents go on missions and use gadgets. In everyday life people visit a travel agent to book holidays or an estate agent to buy a house. In science and cooking, baking powder is a raising agent that makes cakes rise. Phrases: travel agent, estate agent (UK), real estate agent (USA), secret agent, free agent, cleaning agent.

Note

"An agent" (it starts with a vowel sound). Plural: agents. Agency = the company an agent works for. The g is soft like j: "AY-jent".