🕵️‍♂️detective

noun
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example Sentences

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

Example Expressions

private detective

Synonyms

investigator, sleuth, inspector, agent, examiner

Antonyms

criminal, suspect

Collocations

detective story, police detective, private detective, chief detective

More Example Sentences

I pretended to be a detective for fun.

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