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How to pronounce agility

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uhJIHluhdee

/əˈʤɪ.lə.ɾi/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

The ability to move quickly and easily, especially when changing direction.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The ability to move quickly and easily, especially when changing direction.

The goalkeeper moved with great agility.

This exercise improves your agility.

Common phrases & grammar

physical agility · agility training · speed and agility · impressive agility

the agility to + verb

agility in + sport/activity

noun

The ability to think, understand, or respond quickly and flexibly.

The job requires mental agility.

Her agility in solving problems impressed the team.

Common phrases & grammar

mental agility · intellectual agility · agility of mind · mental agility and focus

mental agility

agility in + noun/gerund

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