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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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   What is a clever person?

   • 1. a. Mentally quick and original; bright: a clever student. b. Skilled at accomplishing things, especially with the hands: a clever carpenter. c. Crafty; cunning: "a hard-working kid who rose from poverty, only to be duped by rich, clever bankers" (Jeff Goodell). 2. a. Exhibiting ingenuity or imagination; creative or artful: a clever experiment.

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   What is the meaning of clever?

   • Witty; amusing: an evening of clever repartee. c. Characterized by cunning or shrewdness: clever manipulation of public opinion. 3. New England Easily managed; docile: "Oxen must be pretty clever to be bossed around the way they are" (Dialect Notes).

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   What is clever & how does it work?

   • At Clever, we securely connect the data and applications that schools rely on to make digital learning work better for everyone. 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.

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   What is a good example of a clever child?

   • Jackie's really clever, unlike her sister. Dan's a classic example of a child who's clever but lazy. He was clever, attractive, and exceedingly rich. (Definition of clever from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 聰明的, 伶俐的, 機靈的… 聪明的, 伶俐的, 机灵的… listo, hábil, insolente… inteligente, espertinho, espertalhão…

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   What is the difference between clever and cunning?

   • clever, adroit, cunning, ingenious mean having or showing practical wit or skill in contriving. clever stresses physical or mental quickness, deftness, or great aptitude. adroit often implies a skillful use of expedients to achieve one's purpose in spite of difficulties. cunning implies great skill in constructing or creating.

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   What is a good word for a clever remark?

   • 1. mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. 2. superficially skillful or witty; facile: a clever remark. 3. showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: a clever idea. 4. dexterous or nimble. 5. Dial. a. suitable; satisfactory.

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