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Lawyer
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Simple meaning
What does Lawyer mean?
A lawyer helps people understand and use the law.
Dictionary definition
A person trained to understand laws and help people with legal questions or cases.
Example sentences
Lawyer in a sentence
easy
The lawyer explained the rule in simple words.
medium
A lawyer can help people understand official documents.
hard
In the story, the lawyer asked careful questions to learn what happened.
Synonyms
Words like Lawyer
attorneyAnother word for a lawyer in many places.
legal adviserA person who gives help about laws.
Antonyms
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Word family
Lawyer word family
Base word
lawyer
noun
lawyer
Base form.
noun
lawyers
More than one person trained in law.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does lawyer mean?
A lawyer works with laws and legal questions.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lawyer?
Attorney is a close word for lawyer.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lawyer correctly?
A lawyer can help explain legal documents.
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