smart

[US]/smɑːt/
[UK]/smɑrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. neat and stylish; clever; powerful or intense
vi. feel a sharp pain
n. wound

Phrases & Collocations

smart card

smart phone

little smart

smart money

smart for

a smart guy

play it smart

street smart

Example Sentences

She is a smart student who always gets top grades.

He made a smart decision by investing in the stock market early.

The smart choice is to save money for emergencies.

Using a smart strategy, she won the chess tournament.

The smart technology allows for easy communication across continents.

He has a smart appearance in his tailored suit.

The smart move is to negotiate a better deal with the supplier.

She has a smart way of solving complex problems.

Smart students always ask insightful questions in class.

It's smart to double-check your work before submitting it.

Real-world Examples

Sweet as custard and just as smart.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

She's -- women are smarter, much smarter.

Source: Listening Digest

Thank you for making us smarter today.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

That sounds smart... but kind of boring.

Source: Authentic American English

You've got the books, you seem very smart.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2020 Collection

So you finish your day a little bit smarter.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

My mom is kinda smart. She's not that smart.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

My mom says eating pigs' brains makes you smart.

Source: Intermediate American English by Lai Shih-Hsiung (Volume 2)

And thank you for helping make us smarter today.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Y'all are either very crazy or very we smart or both.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

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