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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?

   • 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. b. Witty; amusing: an evening of clever repartee. c. Characterized by cunning or shrewdness: clever manipulation of public opinion. 3.

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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 clever mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CLEVER definition: 1. having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily: 2. skilful…. Learn more.

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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 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 clever idea?

   • A clever idea, book, or invention is extremely effective and shows the skill of the people involved. ...a clever and gripping novel. A colleague of mine in Milan devised the following very clever little experiment.

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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.