Cleverer Meaning in English
word · lemma: clever
ˈkɫɛvəˌɹɝ
KLEV-uh-rer
klˈɛvəɹɐ
klev-uh-ruh
Definition
Comparative form of 'clever'; describes someone or something as more intelligent, quick-thinking, or skillful than another person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used when comparing two or more people or things. Often as 'cleverer than...'. In US English, 'more clever' is also common. Don't confuse with 'smarter' (more focused on intelligence), while 'clever' can also mean skillful or witty.
Spanish: más inteligente - más listo - más astutoPortuguese (BR): mais inteligente - mais esperto - mais astutoPortuguese (PT): mais inteligente - mais esperto - mais astutoChinese (Simplified): 更聪明 - 更机灵Chinese (Traditional): 更聰明 - 更機靈Hindi: और चतुर - और होशियारArabic: أذكى - أكثر ذكاءBengali: অধিক চতুর - অধিক বুদ্ধিমানRussian: умнее - хитрееJapanese: より賢い - より巧妙なVietnamese: thông minh hơn - lanh lợi hơnKorean: 더 영리한 - 더 재치 있는Turkish: daha zeki - daha akıllı - daha kurnazUrdu: زیادہ چالاک - زیادہ ہوشیارIndonesian: lebih cerdas - lebih pintar
Example Sentences
Tom is cleverer than his brother at solving puzzles.
basic
The second plan was cleverer, so we chose it.
basic
My cat is cleverer than the dog.
basic
You’ll have to be cleverer if you want to trick her.
natural
Kids these days seem cleverer with technology than adults.
natural
That was a cleverer solution than anything I thought of.
natural