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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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   Where did the word clever come from?

   • The roots of the word clever, are unknown. It was in use colloquially long before it entered the literary record, and this may be a factor in the word's enduring suppleness. The earliest written examples of clever convey the idea of dexterity — that is, the term was used to describe someone who was good with his hands.

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   What does a clever person mean?

   • A clever person is intelligent and able to understand things easily or to plan things well. My sister was always a lot cleverer than I was. 5 meanings: 1. displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness 2. adroit or dexterous, esp with the hands 3. smart in a.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is clever?

   • Clever’s secure platform makes it possible for every student to instantly access a world of digital learning. Clever offers one, secure place for digital learning for students and teachers. Our layered security approach is designed to protect identities and access in any K-12 environment.

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   What is a synonym for clever?

   • 1. (verb) to be knowing, clever, intuitive. 2. (adjective) be knowing, clever, intuitive. Synonyms: uhumanea, mōhiotanga, mūrere, muremure, atamai, aweko 3. (modifier) knowing, clever, intuitive. 4. (noun) clever person, intellectual. 1. you're clever, a master, a genius, neat alright - an idiom to praise someone's knowledge or expertise.

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   Clever means having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily, or being skilful or well-designed. See synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples of clever in different contexts.

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     having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or...

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     CLEVER translate: ماهِر, بارِع. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     CLEVER translate: умный , удачный, ловкий . Learn more in...

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     CLEVER translate: pintar, pandai, trampil, cerdik. Learn...

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     clever translate: pintar, pandai, bernas. Learn more in the...

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     CLEVER translate: เฉลียวฉลาด, ชานำญ, ซึ่งเฉลียวฉลาด. Learn...

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   Clever means mentally bright, skillful, or witty. It can also mean suitable, healthy, or handsome in older use. See the origin, history, and usage of clever in sentences and phrases.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective clever, which means good at learning, understanding and thinking about things. Find synonyms, idioms, collocations and word origin of clever.

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    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. adjective. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. “too clever to be sound” synonyms: cagey, cagy, canny. smart. showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness. Pronunciation. US. /ˈklɛvər/