smarter
Translation
smarter, more intelligent
Examples
She is smarter than her brother.
She is smarter than her brother.
This is a smarter way to solve the problem.
This is a smarter way to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
smarter than ((sb./sth.)) more intelligent than (sb./sth.) She is smarter than her brother.
Similar Words
more intelligent, more clever; Antonyms: dumber, less intelligent
Etymology
From the adjective 'smart' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending means 'more'. So, 'smarter' means 'more smart'.