clever — quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; skillful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; skillful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklevər/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so clever that it learned how to open the fridge and steal my lunch!
- He came up with a clever plan to avoid doing homework by pretending his dog ate his computer.
- The clever detective solved the mystery in just one hour.
clever
ADJECTIVE[/ˈklevər/]
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; skillful
The clever fox uses a stick to fish ants out of the log.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'clever', possibly derived from Old Norse 'klyfr' meaning 'clever' or 'skilled', though the exact etymology is uncertain. It may also be influenced by Middle Dutch or Old French sources.
Breakdown
The word 'clever' is a simple root word with no standard morpheme breakdown. It entered English as a single unit from Germanic/Norse origins and does not decompose into recognizable English morphemes (no prefix, root, or suffix components).
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📝Examples
“My cat is so clever that it learned how to open the fridge and steal my lunch!”
“He came up with a clever plan to avoid doing homework by pretending his dog ate his computer.”
“The clever detective solved the mystery in just one hour.”
“She's clever enough to understand complex scientific theories.”
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