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English
Smart
smɑrt
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Smart -
Intelligent or clever
Example: She is a smart student who always gets top grades.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: Commonly used to describe someone's intellectual abilities.
Stylish or fashionable
Example: He always dresses smartly for work.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations or social events
Note: Refers to someone's sense of style and appearance.
Quick-witted or sharp
Example: She gave a smart response during the debate.
Usage: formal or informalContext: conversations, debates, or arguments
Note: Implies someone's ability to think and respond quickly.
Neat, tidy, or well-organized
Example: He keeps his desk very smart and clutter-free.
Usage: informalContext: describing personal spaces or belongings
Note: Used to describe cleanliness and orderliness.
Smart's synonyms
intelligent
Intelligent refers to the ability to learn, understand, and think critically.
Example: She is an intelligent student who excels in all her classes.
Note: Smart can refer to quick-wittedness or cleverness, while intelligent focuses more on cognitive abilities and understanding.
clever
Clever implies quickness of mind and the ability to think creatively or inventively.
Example: He came up with a clever solution to the problem.
Note: Smart can refer to overall intelligence or quick thinking, while clever specifically emphasizes creativity and inventiveness.
bright
Bright suggests quickness in learning and understanding.
Example: She is a bright student who grasps concepts quickly.
Note: Smart can imply quick thinking or intelligence, while bright specifically focuses on the ability to grasp concepts quickly.
sharp
Sharp indicates keen mental acuity and the ability to think clearly and quickly.
Example: He has a sharp mind and can analyze situations effectively.
Note: Smart can refer to quick thinking or intelligence, while sharp emphasizes mental acuity and clear thinking.
astute
Astute suggests shrewdness, perceptiveness, and the ability to make sound judgments.
Example: The astute businessman always makes wise decisions.
Note: Smart can refer to quick thinking or intelligence, while astute specifically emphasizes perceptiveness and sound judgment.
Smart expressions, common phrases
Smart cookie
This phrase refers to someone who is clever, intelligent, or shrewd.
Example: She's a smart cookie, always coming up with innovative solutions to problems.
Note: The term 'smart cookie' emphasizes intelligence and cleverness, going beyond just being 'smart.'
Smart aleck
A smart aleck is someone who is sarcastic, insolent, or overly clever in a disrespectful way.
Example: Don't be a smart aleck in class; show respect to your teacher.
Note: While 'smart' can generally mean intelligent, 'smart aleck' refers to a negative attitude of being overly clever or disrespectful.
Street smart
Being street smart means having practical knowledge and skills to deal with everyday life, especially in urban environments.
Example: Growing up in the city, she learned to be street smart and navigate tricky situations.
Note: Unlike just being 'smart,' being 'street smart' implies having a specific set of skills for survival and adaptability in urban settings.
Too smart by half
This phrase describes someone who is excessively clever or cunning to the point of being annoying or deceitful.
Example: He thought he could outwit everyone in the meeting, but his 'too smart by half' attitude rubbed people the wrong way.
Note: The expression implies that being 'too smart by half' can have negative consequences, unlike just being 'smart.'
Smart as a whip
Used to describe someone who is very clever, sharp-witted, or quick-thinking.
Example: She's as smart as a whip; she always understands complex concepts quickly.
Note: The phrase 'smart as a whip' highlights quick thinking and sharpness, going beyond just being 'smart.'
Smart money
Refers to the money invested or gambled by knowledgeable or informed individuals who are likely to make profitable decisions.
Example: Investors often follow the smart money, betting on stocks that experienced traders are buying.
Note: Unlike the general term 'smart,' 'smart money' specifically refers to investments made by knowledgeable or experienced individuals.
Dress smart
To dress smart means to dress stylishly, neatly, or appropriately, especially for a formal occasion.
Example: Remember to dress smart for the job interview; first impressions are important.
Note: While 'smart' can refer to intelligence, 'dress smart' specifically relates to dressing in a stylish or appropriate manner.
Smart everyday (slang) expressions
Brainy
'Brainy' is a more informal way to describe someone who is highly intelligent or intellectual.
Example: She's the brainy one in our group, always acing exams without much effort.
Note: Compared to 'smart' which is a more general term, 'brainy' emphasizes intellectual capacity and academic prowess.
Savvy
When someone is described as 'savvy', it means they are shrewd, practical, and have a good understanding of a particular subject or situation.
Example: She's business savvy and knows exactly how to negotiate a deal.
Note: Unlike 'smart' which can be more general, 'savvy' implies a practical knowledge or expertise in a specific area.
Quick-witted
Being 'quick-witted' means being sharp-minded, able to think and respond rapidly in a clever or humorous way.
Example: He's so quick-witted that he always has a witty response ready in conversations.
Note: While 'smart' covers a range of intelligence, 'quick-witted' specifically highlights someone's ability to think and respond swiftly.
Smart - Examples
She is a smart girl.
The smartest person in the room.
He came up with a smart solution.
Smart grammar
Smart - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: smart
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): smarter
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): smartest
Adjective (Adjective): smart
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): smarts
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): smart
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): smarted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): smarting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): smarts
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): smart
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): smart
Syllables, Separation and Stress
smart Contains 1 syllables: smart
Phonetic transcription: ˈsmärt
smart , ˈsmärt (The red syllable is stressed)
Smart - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
smart: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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