Basic Details
Word: Clever
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
Synonyms: Intelligent, smart, bright, resourceful
Antonyms: Foolish, stupid, dull
Idioms and Phrases
- Clever as a fox: Used to describe someone who is very smart or cunning. Example: "She solved the puzzle in no time, proving she was as clever as a fox."
- Clever clogs: A term used to describe someone who thinks they are clever, often in a bragging way. Example: "Don't be a clever clogs, just listen to the instructions!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The clever student found an easier way to solve the difficult math problem.
Example 2: With a clever plan, they managed to win the game by outsmarting their opponents.
Example 3: The clever dog learned to open the door by itself after watching its owner do it.
Fun Fact
The word "clever" comes from Middle English and has roots in the Old English word "cleof," which means "to cling together" or "to be skillful." Over time, it evolved to mean someone who is skillful in thinking and problem-solving.
Famous Quote
"A clever man will use his brains to make money; a wise man will use his money to make brains." - R. D. Laing
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clever" mean?
a) Silly
b) Quick to understand
c) Slow to learn
d) Unintelligent
Answer: b) Quick to understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clever"?
a) Dull
b) Resourceful
c) Foolish
d) Careless
Answer: b) Resourceful
3. Which sentence uses "clever" correctly?
a) The clever cat caught the mouse within moments.
b) The clever car drove itself.
c) The clever tree swayed in the wind.
d) The clever sandwich was delicious.
Answer: a) The clever cat caught the mouse within moments.
4. Which idiom means the same as "clever"?
a) As wise as an owl
b) Clever as a fox
c) Stupid as a rock
d) Dull as dishwater
Answer: b) Clever as a fox
5. What is the opposite of "clever"?
a) Intelligent
b) Quick
c) Foolish
d) Bright
Answer: c) Foolish
