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KLEV-uh/ˈklevə/

Clever means quick to learn or to think of good ideas. Intelligent is a close, slightly more formal cousin. Clever is not the same as funny (makes you laugh) or kind (nice to people). A clever idea can be a smart solution.

Meaning

Quick to learn or to think of good ideas.

Examples

• “She is a clever student.”
• “That was a clever question.”
• “He is clever with computers.”

Good to know

a clever student / idea. Contrast: funny, kind. Synonym: intelligent.

Near in meaning

intelligent

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