Agent
Noun
UK
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
US
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
Definition
A person or thing that acts on behalf of others or causes change.
Example
"He got a job through an agent."
"His agent handles all the meetings and schedules them according to his preference."
"Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent used in many homes."
Explanation
An agent is someone who acts or works on behalf of someone else. A sports agent helps athletes with contracts. A travel agent plans trips for clients. A secret agent works for the government, often in spying. In other cases, an “agent” can be anything that causes a change, like a cleaning agent. The word is used for people who represent others and for things that cause action or results.