Clever

Pronunciation: /ˈklɛvər/

Definitions of clever

adjective A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.

Example Sentences

A1 She is a clever student.

A2 The clever fox outsmarted the hunters.

B1 The clever marketing strategy increased sales by 20%.

B2 His clever solution to the problem impressed everyone in the room.

C1 The clever detective quickly solved the case.

C2 Her clever wit and intelligence made her a formidable opponent in the debate competition.

Examples of clever in a Sentence

formal The clever solution to the problem was both innovative and efficient.

informal She's so clever, she always knows how to get out of tricky situations.

slang That dude is seriously clever, he can talk his way out of anything.

figurative Her clever mind was like a well-oiled machine, always coming up with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of clever

• past tense: clevered
• plural: clevers
• comparative: cleverer
• superlative: cleverest
• present tense: clever
• future tense: will clever
• perfect tense: have clevered
• continuous tense: am clevering
• singular: clever
• positive degree: clever
• infinitive: to clever
• gerund: clevering
• participle: clevered

Origin and Evolution of clever

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clever' originated from the Old English word 'cleofor' which meant 'capable, skillful, or dexterous'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'clever' evolved to include qualities such as intelligence, quick-wittedness, and ingenuity.