smart (A1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /smɑːrt/
Definition
Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence; clever.
Examples
She is a very smart student who always gets good grades.
That was a smart idea to bring an umbrella today.
He made a smart decision to invest in the stock market.
How to Use smart
- smart of someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- It was a clever or wise action for someone to do that. — "It was smart of you to save money for a rainy day."
- smart answer (collocation)
- A quick, clever, or witty reply. — "The teacher didn't appreciate his smart answer."
- smart move (collocation)
- A clever or strategic action. — "Buying that stock was a very smart move."
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