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   clev·er

   /ˈklevər/

   adjective

   • 1. quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent: "a clever and studious young woman" Similar intelligentbrightsmartbrillianttalentedgiftedprecociouscapableablecompetentaptproficienteducatedlearnederuditeacademicbookishknowledgeablewisesagaciousinformal:brainygeniusOpposite stupid
   • ▪ skilled at doing or achieving something; talented: "he was clever at getting what he wanted" Similar skillfuldexterousadroitdeftnimblenimble-fingeredhandyadeptskilledtalented
   • ▪ showing intelligence or skill; ingenious: "a simple but clever idea for helping people learn computing" Similar shrewdastutesharpacutequicksharp-wittedquick-wittedingeniousresourcefulcannycunningcraftyartfulwilyslickneatinformal:foxysavvyflypawkyas sharp as a tackcutewhip-smartOpposite ill-advisedfoolish
   • ▪ sensible; well-advised: "it wasn't too clever, leaving Dolly alone"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘quick to catch hold’, only recorded in this period): perhaps of Dutch or Low German origin, and related to cleave2. In the late 16th century the term came to mean (probably through dialect use) ‘manually skillful’; the sense ‘possessing mental agility’ dates from the early 18th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cleverClever Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CLEVER is skillful or adroit in using the hands or body : nimble. How to use clever in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Clever.

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   CLEVER definition: 1. having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily: 2. skilful…. Learn more.

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   having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something: It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cleverClever - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of clever. adjective. mentally quick and resourceful. “"you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker” synonyms: apt. intelligent. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree. adjective. showing inventiveness and skill. “a clever gadget” synonyms: cunning, ingenious. adroit.

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   mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. Synonyms: expert, apt, gifted, smart, quick-witted, talented, ingenious. Antonyms: stupid. superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile:

7. www.yourdictionary.com › cleverClever Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Skillful in doing something; adroit; dexterous. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Mentally quick and original; bright. A clever student. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Quick in thinking or learning; intelligent, ingenious, quick-witted, witty, facile, etc. Webster's New World.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLEVER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CLEVER definition: 1. able to learn and understand things quickly and easily: 2. designed in an effective and…. Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLEVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A clever person is intelligent and able to understand things easily or to plan things well.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionclever adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun [uncountable] Brain size and cleverness do not go together. See clever in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Definition of clever adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Definition of clever adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.