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Old Nov 24th, 2013, 03:17 am
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Default Can I use 'clever' to mean each of the definitions?

Hi susan,

In British English, can I use 'clever' to mean all the following definitions:

1. people are able to learn and understand things quickly.

2.people are good at come up with solutions to problems and work things out.

3.people are able to use their intelligence to get what they want, especially in a slightly dishonest way.

Thank you very much.
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