SYNONYMS: INTELLIGENT

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As you know, this week we are looking at different common adjectives in English and some synonyms of those adjectives. 

Today's adjective is: Intelligent

Meaning: able to learn and understand things easily. A high level of intellectual ability. 

Following are three synonyms of intelligent. Remember, they are synonyms, but they don't have the exact same meaning.

Clever: used to describe a person who is quick-witted and has the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily.

Example 1: The marketing director is very clever; he created a very innovative plan to improve sales in the first quarter of 2024.

Wise: having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life.

Example 2: My grandmother was an amazing woman. After her husband died, she travelled the world and learned so much; she became a very wise woman.

Astute: able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it.

Example 3: My father was a very astute businessman. He set up more than three successful businesses in his lifetime and retired as a millionaire.  

Can you choose one or two of these synonyms of intelligent and use them in a coherent sentence? You can post your sentences on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter/X) and we will give you feedback about your sentences as soon as possible. 

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