canny
/ˈkæni/
can · ny
ˈkæ · ni
English Definition
adj. clever, shrewd
Significado en Español
astuto, sagaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khôn ngoan
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Example Sentence
She’s a canny investor.
她是精明的投资者。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
canny (shrewd)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “canny”: The entrepreneur''s approach to business was praised for being particularly canny.
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A
gullible
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B
shrewd
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C
awkward
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D
naive
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B — shrewd.
“canny” means adj. clever, shrewd
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ shopper always managed to find the best bargains in town.
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A
foolish
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B
naive
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C
canny
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D
gullible
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C — canny.
“canny” means adj. clever, shrewd
Common questions about “canny”
What does “canny” mean?
canny — adj. clever, shrewd. In Chinese: 精明的；机敏的.
How do you pronounce “canny”?
canny is pronounced /ˈkæni/. It breaks into 2 syllables: can · ny.
How do you use “canny” in a sentence?
She’s a canny investor. (她是精明的投资者。)
What are synonyms for “canny”?
smart, shrewd — all close in meaning to canny (adj. clever, shrewd).
Is “canny” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. canny appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “canny”?
canny (shrewd)
