cleverer

clev·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klev-er]
- /ˈklɛv ər/
- /ˈklev.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klev-er]
- /ˈklɛv ər/

Definitions of cleverer word

adjective cleverer mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. 1
adjective cleverer superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value. 1
adjective cleverer showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem. 1
adjective cleverer adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble. 1
adjective cleverer Older Use. suitable; convenient; satisfactory. good-natured. handsome. in good health. 1
noun cleverer Comparative form of clever. 1

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Origin of cleverer

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers

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Parts of speech for Cleverer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cleverer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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