clever
/ˈklevə/
#642 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
Able to learn and understand things quickly; good at using your mind.
Word origin
From Middle English cliver, of uncertain origin, meaning quick or skilful.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- cliver
Examples
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Here "clever" means able to learn things quickly.
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"Clever" describes an idea that shows good thinking.
tricks.
Here "clever" means quick to learn and understand.
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