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   clever

   /ˈklɛvə/

   adjective

   • 1. quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent: "she was an extremely clever and studious young woman" Similar intelligentbrightsmartbrillianttalentedgiftedprecociouscapableablecompetentaptproficienteducatedlearnederuditeacademicbookishknowledgeablewisesagaciousinformal:brainygeniusOpposite stupid
   • ▪ skilled at doing or achieving something; talented: "he was very clever at getting what he wanted" Similar skilfuldexterousadroitdeftnimblenimble-fingeredhandyadeptskilledtalented
   • ▪ showing skill and originality; 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: informal "Joe had a feeling it wasn't too clever, leaving Dolly alone"
   • 2. healthy or well: informal British "I was up and about by this time though still not too clever"

   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 skilful’; the sense ‘possessing mental agility’ dates from the early 18th century.

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › featuresBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Clever clogs

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   Jul 1, 2024 · This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English and we’re talking about the expression ‘clever clogs’, which is used to describe someone who is annoying because they think they...

3. englishteststore.net › lesson › english-idiomsBox Clever Idiom – Meaning and Example Usage in Sentences

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   Jul 10, 2024 · The ‘Box Clever’ idiom, often used in British English, means to be cunning, shrewd, or crafty. It implies using one’s intelligence and wit to outsmart others, especially in challenging situations.

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5. www.thoughtco.com › most-intelligent-animals-415771210 Most Intelligent Animals - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Examples of types of intelligence include language comprehension, self-recognition, cooperation, altruism, problem-solving, and mathematics skills. It's easy to recognize intelligence in other primates, but many species may be smarter than you think. Here are some of the most intelligent animals.

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6. www.fluentu.com › blog › english34 Common Animal Idioms in English | FluentU English

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Animal idioms in English are useful to know for all learners. See why it's so much fun to speak English using these 34 wild idioms and expressions that feature animals. Learn what "a can of worms," "let sleeping dogs lie" and "wild goose chase" mean, as well as many more.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EngineeringEngineering - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The word "engine" itself is of even older origin, ultimately deriving from the Latin ingenium (c. 1250), meaning "innate quality, especially mental power, hence a clever invention." [8]

8. thecleverprogrammer.comthecleverprogrammer

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   1 day ago · Welcome to Thecleverprogrammer, I am Aman Kharwal, I am a programmer from India, and I am here to guide you with Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, and C++ for free.

9. www.splashlearn.com › blog › idioms-for-kids41 Best Idioms for Kids- With Examples & Easy Explanations

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   Jul 4, 2024 · To teach kid friendly examples of idioms, introduce them through stories and everyday conversations, encourage them to use idioms in their own sentences for better understanding and usage, introduce an idiom of the day everyday, or consider creating a list of idioms for kids.