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Red train 520 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Difference Between Smart/Clever

I do not quite see the difference between the two.

  

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A good dictionary will give you lots of details. Here are just a few of my thoughts. clever - includes the idea that you have a quick mind.

— Clive

  • A good dictionary will give you lots of details.
  • Here are just a few of my thoughts.
  • clever - includes the idea that you have a quick mind.
  • smart - focuses a bit more on intelligence.
  • intelligent - sounds a little more objective.
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A good dictionary will give you lots of details.

Here are just a few of my thoughts.

clever - includes the idea that you have a quick mind.

smart - focuses a bit more on intelligence.

intelligent - sounds a little more objective. eg We have IQ tests, not tests of cleverness or smartness.

Clive

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Smart, is a 3-year-old who knows how to bake cookies. Clever, is the 3-year-old who can get to the cookie jar.

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