smart — having or showing intelligence; quick to understand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing intelligence; quick to understand
Pronunciation (IPA): /smɑːrt/
Korean meaning: 똑똑한, 영리한
Korean pronunciation: 스마트 (강세: 스마트)
Example Sentences
- My smart watch is smarter than me - it reminds me to exercise while I'm eating pizza.
- She made a smart decision to study abroad.
- The smart student always asks questions in class.
smart
ADJECTIVE//smɑːrt//
having or showing intelligence; quick to understand

💡 Concept
A smart student quickly solves the complex equation while others struggle

🎵 Rhyme
A smart heart creates true art!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/smɑːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/smɑːt/
🌳Etymology
Rootsmart
Origin
고대 영어 'smeortan'에서 유래되어 원래는 '날카로운 고통을 느끼다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '날카로운, 예리한'이라는 의미로 확장되었고, 현재의 '똑똑한'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
artcartheartpartstart
art
cart
heart
part
start
🔗Collocations
smart phone
smart choice
look smart
smart casual
street smart
smart move
work smart
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My smart watch is smarter than me - it reminds me to exercise while I'm eating pizza.”
“She made a smart decision to study abroad.”
“The smart student always asks questions in class.”
😄 Fun example
“He thinks he's so smart, but he put salt in his coffee instead of sugar.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
intelligentcleverbrightwisebrilliant
Antonyms
stupiddumbfoolish
Related
geniuswisdomintelligencecleverwitty
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