We use clever to say someone is smart and can think quickly. It means the person can solve problems in a good way.
She is a clever girl who learns fast.
He made a clever plan to fix the car.
When we say clever about actions or things, it means they are done in a skillful or creative way. It often means something is made with special talent.
She made a clever drawing with colors.
The magician did a clever trick for us.
Clever can mean using smart but sometimes tricky or sneaky ways to get what you want. It may not be honest but it shows careful thinking.
He was clever enough to avoid the problem.
The clever fox escaped from the trap.
Called clever when talking about ideas or plans, it means they are smart, new, and show good thinking or skill.
That is a clever way to save money.
She has a clever idea for the game.
Clever can describe objects made or designed well, meaning they do their job in a smart and useful way, often using simple ideas.
This is a clever tool for fixing things.
The watch has a clever design inside.
