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developer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpər/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpər/

noun
Definition

A person or company that creates or improves software, applications, or real estate projects.


Example

The software developer worked late to finish the new app before the deadline.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new game that the developer is releasing soon?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that it's going to have some amazing graphics!
Sloth A
I can't wait to see what this developer comes up with next.
Sloth B
Me too! Their last game was such a hit.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
creator
builder
innovator
Antonyms
destroyer
dismantler
negator
Root Explanation

Developer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "volvere" (meaning to roll or turn). The word describes someone who rolls out or brings forth new ideas or products.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings forth' ('de-' means down or away, and 'volvere' means to roll) new ideas or products — that's what a developer does.

Visually Confused Words
redeveloper
enveloper
envelope
undeveloped
eloper
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