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انگلیسی

cleverness

gb/klˈɛvɚnəs/ us/klˈɛvɚnəs/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 10000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 property
1

general mental quickness and intelligence

The ability to think fast and understand ideas easily.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone]'s cleverness at [doing something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use 'clever' instead of 'cleverness' and say *'his clever is amazing'*. The correct noun form is 'his cleverness is amazing'. Also, 'cleverness' is usually uncountable, so avoid *'many clevernesses'*.
هم‌معنی‌ها
intelligence (More general and common; does not always suggest quick or practical thinking the way 'cleverness' often does.) | brainpower (Informal and vivid; emphasizes mental strength, often in problem-solving.) | mental sharpness (Suggests a quick, keen mind similar to 'cleverness', sometimes with a slightly more serious tone.)
متضادها
stupidity (Direct opposite, suggesting very low mental ability or very poor thinking.) | dullness (Suggests a slow or weak mind that does not catch ideas easily.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
natural cleverness |show great cleverness |admire her cleverness |known for his cleverness |remarkable cleverness
موضوع‌ها
mind |education |work |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • Her natural cleverness helped her learn the new software in just a few hours.
  • The teacher praised his cleverness at finding simple solutions to hard problems.
  • Despite his cleverness, he sometimes forgets very basic things.
  • They were impressed by the boy's cleverness in class discussions.
  • Cleverness alone is not enough; you also need hard work and patience.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Her cleverness helps her get good grades.
  • We all saw his cleverness when he fixed the computer.
  • The company needs the cleverness of young workers.
  • His cleverness makes difficult ideas easy to understand.
اسم B2 property
2

inventive and effective problem-solving ability

The ability to make new and good ways to do things or fix problems.

الگوی کاربرد: cleverness in [doing something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this sense with general intelligence and use it when no real problem-solving or design is involved. Use this meaning especially when the focus is on smart solutions or creative methods.
هم‌معنی‌ها
ingenuity (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for smart, inventive solutions or designs.) | resourcefulness (Emphasizes using what you have in a smart way, especially in difficult situations.) | inventiveness (Focuses strongly on creating new ideas or things, less on simple quick thinking.)
متضادها
clumsiness (Suggests awkward, poorly thought-out actions or designs instead of smart, effective ones.) | inefficiency (Opposes the idea of effective, smart solutions by pointing to wasted time or resources.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
technical cleverness |design cleverness |cleverness in solving problems |the cleverness of the system |engineering cleverness
موضوع‌ها
work |technology |creativity |education
نمونه‌ها
  • The cleverness of the new app is that it works even without an internet connection.
  • Her cleverness in managing the budget saved the charity thousands of dollars.
  • The engineer's cleverness turned a simple idea into a powerful tool.
  • I was amazed by the cleverness of their marketing strategy.
  • The device shows a lot of technical cleverness but is still easy to use.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The cleverness of this machine is very clear.
  • Her cleverness in planning the project helped the team finish on time.
  • We need more cleverness to solve this problem.
  • The cleverness of the design makes the car safer.
اسم B2 property
3

witty, quick, and funny speech

The ability to say smart and funny things quickly.

الگوی کاربرد: the cleverness of [someone]'s [remark / joke / response]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use only 'funny' when they mean both smart and funny. Use 'cleverness' (or 'wit') when the humor also shows intelligence or quick thinking.
هم‌معنی‌ها
wit (Very close; strongly linked with humor and sharp, funny remarks.) | wittiness (Almost the same meaning; often used specifically for humorous cleverness.) | quick thinking (Highlights speed of thought, not always humorous, but often used in a similar way.)
متضادها
dullness (Suggests boring or slow conversation without smart or funny remarks.) | humorlessness (Direct opposite in social situations, meaning no sense of humor or funny remarks.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
verbal cleverness |the cleverness of his jokes |sharp cleverness |comic cleverness |cleverness in her writing
موضوع‌ها
communication |culture |emotions |arts_entertainment
نمونه‌ها
  • His cleverness on stage kept the audience laughing for an hour.
  • The cleverness of her reply made everyone at the table smile.
  • The film is loved for its cleverness and fast-paced dialogue.
  • People enjoy his tweets for their mix of honesty and cleverness.
  • Her cleverness in interviews makes even serious topics enjoyable to watch.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • We all laughed at his cleverness during dinner.
  • The cleverness of the joke was hard to translate.
  • Fans like the cleverness in her TV show.
  • His cleverness makes boring meetings more fun.
اسم C1 property
4

smart but possibly dishonest trickiness

Smart behavior that gets an advantage, sometimes in a way that seems a little dishonest or not honest.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone]'s cleverness in [getting something / avoiding something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'cleverness' is always positive. In this sense, it can suggest smart but cold, tricky, or not fully honest behavior, especially in politics, business, or law.
هم‌معنی‌ها
cunning (Stresses clever planning, often with a negative or suspicious feeling.) | craftiness (Informal; suggests sneaky, sometimes dishonest tricks.) | slyness (Highlights secret, sneaky behavior with a negative tone.)
متضادها
honesty (Opposes the idea of using clever tricks by stressing direct, open behavior.) | naivety (Opposite in sophistication; suggests someone who is too trusting and not at all tricky.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
political cleverness |lawyerly cleverness |mere cleverness |cheap cleverness |cleverness of his tactics
موضوع‌ها
ethics |conflict |emotions |core_vocabulary |relationships
نمونه‌ها
  • The deal showed more cleverness than honesty, and many voters felt tricked.
  • His legal cleverness helped his client escape punishment on a technical detail.
  • She saw through the cleverness of his excuses and refused to believe him.
  • The movie critic complained that the script relied on cleverness instead of real emotion.
  • There is a kind of cold cleverness in the way the company avoids paying taxes.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Some people do not trust his cleverness in business.
  • The cleverness of his plan was also a little scary.
  • Her cleverness in court helped a guilty man go free.
  • We must be careful; their cleverness may hide the truth.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
cleverness
IPA
GB/klˈɛvɚnəs/
US/klˈɛvɚnəs/
هجاها و تکیه
clev - erness (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (clev)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: cleverness
  • Plural: cleverness
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
clever adjective B1 cleverly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unclever adjective
عبارت‌ها

a piece of cleverness

1
/ə pˈis əv klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase

one smart idea or action

One example of something that is very clever.

نمونه‌ها
  • That shortcut was a real piece of cleverness.
  • The new button layout is a small piece of cleverness that saves users time.

cleverness for its own sake

1
/klˈɛvɚnəs fɚ ˈɪts ˈoʊn sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase

clever but not useful behavior

Clever ideas or tricks that exist only to be clever, not to help or improve anything.

نمونه‌ها
  • Some readers feel the novel is full of cleverness for its own sake.
  • The design shows cleverness for its own sake, but it is hard to repair.

show one's cleverness

1
/ʃˈoʊ wˈʌnz klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase

display or prove your cleverness

To do something so that other people can see how clever you are.

نمونه‌ها
  • He designed a small game to show his cleverness to the hiring manager.
  • She doesn't need to show her cleverness; everyone already respects her work.

technical cleverness

1
/tˈɛknɪkəl klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase

smart use of technical skill

Cleverness that is shown in technology, engineering, or computer work.

نمونه‌ها
  • The product shows a lot of technical cleverness but may confuse new users.
  • His technical cleverness helped the team solve a difficult software bug.
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