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The intelligent dog learned the new signal quickly.
What does Intelligent mean?
Intelligent means able to learn and think well.
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able to learn, understand, solve problems, or make thoughtful decisions.
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An intelligent answer uses evidence, not just a guess.
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The story showed that an intelligent choice can also be kind and fair.
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WordIntelligent.
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MeaningIntelligent means able to learn and think well.
ExampleExample: The intelligent dog learned the new signal quickly.
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- in · tel · uh · jent
- Strongest beat
- tel
- Ending
- jent
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- Put a little extra energy on tel.
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intelligent
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intelligence
The ability to learn, understand, and solve problems.
adverb
intelligently
In a thoughtful or smart way.
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