Clever
Clever adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.
Usage example: a clever student figured out a trick to do the assignment faster
Wise is a synonym for clever in bright topic. In some cases you can use "Wise" instead an adjective "Clever", when it comes to topics like educated.
Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly
Wise
Wise adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Usage example: a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
Clever is a synonym for wise in intelligent topic. Sometimes you can use "Clever" instead an adjective "Wise", if it concerns topics such as sage.
Nearby Words: wisely, wised
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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When we finally meet Ed and Al's alchemy master Izumi Curtis she comments how wise Edward must be to be able to perform alchemy without a circle however Ed responds that he isn't wise or clever; he just learned things he shouldn't have done by opening the gates of truth
Source: Wise Beyond Their Years - Dragons are generally more clever and wise than any of the other races, but there are several exceptions.
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Ser Barristan laments that while Dany is clever and wise beyond her years, she still has a young woman's taste in men.
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