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smart

/smɑːt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a high level of intelligence or mental capability; intellectually gifted.

    - "He is a very smart student."
    - "Smart people often solve problems quickly."
  • adjective

    Technologically advanced or innovative.

    - "The new smartphone has many advanced features."
    - "Smart homes are equipped with automated systems."
Pronunciation
  1. /smɑɹt/



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  2. /smɑɹt/



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Antonyms

backward , banal , boorish , dull , inept , garish , outré , tacky , ignorant , simple , uncultivated
Synonyms

attractive , chic , dapper , handsome , stylish , bright , capable , sophisticated , witty , cultivated , educated , learned , silly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with smart
art , heart , part , start
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Smart (Scottish) : A Scottish dialectal variant of 'smart' meaning 'neatly dressed' or 'well-groomed'.

Variants
List of all variants of smart that leads to same result
smart , smarter , smartest , smartly , smartness , smartnesses , smarted , smarting , smarts , smart alec , smart aleck , smart alecks , smart alecs , smart-aleck , smart-alecky , as smart as a whip , smart as a whip , smart-ass , smart-assed , smart-asses , smart card , smart cards , smart drug , smart drugs , smart money , smart moneys
Forms
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smarter, smartest

Etymology
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The word 'smart' originated from Old English smearthig, which meant 'shrewd' or 'clever'. It evolved from the Proto-Germanic word smaraz, meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'smart' was first used in English literature around the 15th century.

  2. The term 'smart' is often used in combination with other words to describe specific types of intelligence, such as emotional intelligence or social intelligence.

Related Concepts
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  1. Intelligence: A general term used to describe the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

  2. Genius: A person who has an exceptional natural ability in a particular area.

Culture
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The term 'smart' has been used extensively in various forms of literature and art. In literature, it is often used to describe intelligent or gifted characters. In art, it is represented through depictions of intellectually advanced beings or objects. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man' is considered a symbol of human intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge.

How to Memorize "smart"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a light bulb illuminating when you hear the word 'smart'. Visualize a person with a big brain or a computer with advanced features.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'smart' with words like 'intelligent', 'knowledgeable', and 'innovative'.
    - Create a mental image of a smart person or a smart device.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S.M.A.R.T. to remember the meaning of 'smart': Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
    - Create a mental image of a 'smart' person or object to help remember the definition.

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