Secret Agent

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrət ˈeɪdʒənt/

Definitions of secret agent

noun a person who works secretly in the interests of a government or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The secret agent sneaked into the enemy's headquarters.

A2 The secret agent used his spy skills to gather important information.

B1 The secret agent was tasked with infiltrating the criminal organization.

B2 The secret agent's cover was blown during a high-stakes mission.

C1 The secret agent had to make a split-second decision to save the world from disaster.

C2 The secret agent's true identity was only known to a select few in the intelligence community.

Examples of secret agent in a Sentence

formal The secret agent was tasked with gathering intelligence on the enemy's movements.

informal I heard that Bob is actually a secret agent working for the government.

slang That guy over there thinks he's some kind of secret agent or something.

figurative She was like a secret agent, always sneaking around and finding out everyone's secrets.

Grammatical Forms of secret agent

• past tense: worked
• plural: secret agents
• comparative: more secretive
• superlative: most secretive
• present tense: works
• future tense: will work
• perfect tense: has worked
• continuous tense: is working
• singular: secret agent
• positive degree: secret
• infinitive: to work as a secret agent
• gerund: working as a secret agent
• participle: a working secret agent

Origin and Evolution of secret agent

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'secret agent' is believed to have originated in France during the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who worked covertly for the government or a particular organization, the term 'secret agent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals who engage in espionage or undercover activities.