Cleverness And Deception

noun a type of bird known for its black and white plumage and its habit of collecting shiny objects

• The magpie is known for its striking black and white plumage.
• I saw a magpie swooping down to grab some food in the park.
• That magpie is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• She has a magpie-like tendency to collect shiny objects and hoard them in her room.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

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article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• He was as sly as a fox in his approach to negotiating business deals.
• She's as cunning as a fox when it comes to getting what she wants.
• That guy is slicker than a fox, always finding a way out of trouble.
• Her mind worked as slyly as a fox, always thinking one step ahead.