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intelligent vs smart

Both 'intelligent' and 'smart' are correct and commonly used in English. They are often used interchangeably to describe someone who is clever or has a high level of mental ability.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 895 views

intelligent

The word 'intelligent' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who has a high level of mental ability or is clever.

You can use 'intelligent' to describe someone who is good at understanding things or has a high IQ.

Examples:

She is a very intelligent student.
He is known for his intelligent approach to problem-solving.
The scientist made an intelligent observation during the experiment.

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Nov 11, 2023 ... intelligent, clever, alert, quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick. intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving ...
7 days ago ... showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily: He is a highly intelligent person who can think outside the box. She would ...

Alternatives:

clever
bright
smart
knowledgeable

smart

The word 'smart' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who is clever or has a high level of mental ability.

You can use 'smart' to describe someone who is quick-witted, clever, or has good judgment.

Examples:

She is a smart student who excels in all her subjects.
He made a smart decision by investing in that company.
The professor is known for his smart teaching methods.

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A businessman, smart, taking quick decisions.
Saul Berenson said you were smart.
Undaggering Elijah was smart, Stefan.
Nothing smart about trusting Elijah, Damon.
She sounds like a very smart person.
And why I need a smart intern.
People worry you're not smart.
This is a very smart burglar.
It is because my master is smart.
The American people are too smart for this fear-mongering.
She's smart but not threatening.
But then authorities did something very smart.
So about Claudette's smart shirt.
Dr. Lewis is smart and resourceful.
So smart, always wanting to please.
Listen, last night was not smart.
Bomber's too smart for that.
Aunt Charity's a smart businesswoman.
So about Claudette's smart shirt.
Doug's great-great-grandmother was a very smart woman.

Alternatives:

intelligent
clever
bright
knowledgeable

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