clever
clever
Able to understand or solve things quickly.
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clever with Russian translation
clever usage examples
Он очень умный и всегда решает сложные головоломки.
He is very clever and always solves difficult puzzles.
Это была умная идея — починить сломаный стул таким способом.
That was a clever idea to fix the broken chair.
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clever synonyms
What's the difference between clever / smart / intelligent
Emphasises quick-wittedness and practical ingenuity; can imply being crafty or resourceful.
She's very clever — she fixed the problem in minutes.
Она очень умная — она починила проблему за несколько минут.
A broad, common word for quick thinking or being bright; also used for neat/stylish appearance ('smart').
He's smart and learns languages quickly.
Он умный и быстро учит языки.
Stresses intellectual capacity, reasoning and understanding; somewhat more formal and academic.
She is very intelligent and enjoys solving complex problems.
Она очень умная и любит решать сложные задачи.
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How to pronounce clever and what this word means
clever translation: умный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce clever
/ˈklɛvə/
clever translation
умный
clever examples
He is very clever and always solves difficult puzzles.
clever transcription
/ˈklɛvə/, /ˈklɛvər/
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clever meaning: what does it mean?
Able to understand or solve things quickly.
clever pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
clever is pronounced as /ˈklɛvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
clever definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He is very clever and always solves difficult puzzles. Translation: Он очень умный и всегда решает сложные головоломки.
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