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smart

умный

Meaning of smart

intelligent generally

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EN-UK/smɑːt/
EN-US/smɑrt/
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smart with Russian translation

smart usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

My dad is smart and fixes things quickly.

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smart belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

smartintelligent
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quietleise
boringlangweilig
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personPerson

smart synonyms

Related words worth learning together

clever
Emphasizes ingenuity, practical problem-solving or clever ideas.
bright
Often means quick to learn or understand; somewhat informal.
brainy
Informal, slightly playful term for someone very clever or intellectual.
wise
Implies good judgment, experience and sound advice rather than raw intellect.
brilliant
Stronger than 'smart'—suggests exceptional intelligence or an outstanding idea.
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Emphasizes ingenuity, practical problem-solving or clever ideas.

A1Very Often

That's a clever way to fix the door.

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Often means quick to learn or understand; somewhat informal.

A1Often

She's a bright pupil who catches on fast.

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brainy

Informal, slightly playful term for someone very clever or intellectual.

A1Rarely

She's brainy and always gets top marks.

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wise

Implies good judgment, experience and sound advice rather than raw intellect.

A1Often

It was a wise decision to save some money.

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Stronger than 'smart'—suggests exceptional intelligence or an outstanding idea.

A1Often

Her theory was simply brilliant.

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gifted

Implies natural talent or exceptional ability, often in a specific domain.

A1Often

He is a gifted pianist with great technique.

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knowledgeable

Focuses on having a lot of information or expertise in a particular area.

A1Often

She's very knowledgeable about medieval history.

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astute

Highlights shrewdness and the ability to make smart judgments, especially in practical matters.

A1Rarely

An astute investor spotted the opportunity early.

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savvy

Informal; stresses practical knowledge, street-smarts or business sense.

A1Often

She's marketing-savvy and knows how to reach customers.

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quick-witted

Emphasizes speed of thought and the ability to produce witty or clever responses quickly.

A1Often

You need to be quick-witted in debates.

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smart meaning: what does it mean?

intelligent generally

smart pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

smart is pronounced as /smɑːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

smart definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team. Translation: Он дал умный ответ, который впечатлил всю команду.

Is smart part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, smart (умный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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