Word Comparison
Smart
vsIntelligent
/smɑːt/·/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Smart
verbTo hurt or sting.
Also: To cause a smart or sting in.
Intelligent
adjectiveOf high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
Also: Well thought-out, well considered.
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