SMART

04 / 06 / 2012

SMART: meaning and examples

Good morning,

I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today's word is: SMART

Meaning 1 (especially in UK English)
: elegant, stylish or well-dressed. Something or someone that is smart has a good appearance.

Example 1
:
Marianne: You look very smart today, Phil! I'm not used to seeing you in a tie. What's the occasion?
Phil
: I have a job interview, so I want to look my best.

Meaning 2 (especially in American English)
: Intelligent, quick-thinking or savvy.

Example 2
:
That boy is very smart. If he makes an effort, he'll probably graduate at the top of his class.

We often see the word smart in many products these days: a Smart car, smart phones, etc. Do you think that smart (in this advertising context) means elegant, intelligent or both?

Have a great day!

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