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The smart dog learned a new trick.
What does Smart mean?
quick to learn, understand, or solve problems.
Dictionary definition
Able to learn, understand, or make good choices quickly.
Example sentences
Smart in a sentence
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It was smart to pack water for the hike.
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A smart plan helped the team finish before the deadline.
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Practice 1
What does smart mean?
Smart means quick to learn, understand, or solve problems.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to smart?
Clever is close in meaning to smart in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for smart?
Foolish contrasts with smart in this context.
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MeaningSmart means quick to learn, understand, or solve problems.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Smart word family
Base word
smart
adjective
smarter
More smart.
adjective
smartest
Most smart.
adverb
smartly
In a smart or neat way.
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Hint for students
quick to learn, understand, or solve problems.
Common mix-up
Smart is not the same as foolish. Smart means quick to learn, understand, or solve problems.
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Read this model sentence: It was smart to pack water for the hike. Clue words: pack, water, hike. Underline clue words that show why smart fits instead of foolish. Now write one new sentence that shows smart without using the word smart. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show smart?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It was smart to pack water for the hike." Why does smart fit better than foolish?
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