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UK//hiːz ˈsmɑːtə ðən aɪ æm//US//hiz ˈsmɑrtər ðən aɪ æm//

Meaning of He's smarter than I am

A phrase comparing someone's intelligence favorably against another's.

In simple words: He is more intelligent than I am.

He's smarter than I am in a sentence

  • When it comes to science, he's smarter than I am.
  • I thought he didn't study, but honestly, he's smarter than I am.
  • In discussions, he's shown that he's smarter than I am.

How to use He's smarter than I am

Used in informal and formal contexts. Common in spoken English. Avoid in very casual speech.

Grammar pattern

comparison + clause

Memory hint

Think of a smart guy named 'I am' who is always compared to others.

Related words

Collocations with He's smarter than I am

  • smarter than
  • comparison of intelligence
  • he is smarter

Synonyms for He's smarter than I am

  • He's more intelligent than I am.
  • He is more clever than I am.
  • He is brighter than I am.

Common mistakes with He's smarter than I am

  • Incorrectly saying 'smarter than me' instead of 'smarter than I am'.
  • Using 'he's smarter then I am' with the wrong word 'then'.
  • Forgetting to use 'am' after 'I' in the comparison.

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Frequently asked questions about He's smarter than I am

What does He's smarter than I am mean?

He is more intelligent than I am.

What is the definition of He's smarter than I am?

A phrase comparing someone's intelligence favorably against another's.

How do you use He's smarter than I am in a sentence?

When it comes to science, he's smarter than I am.

Can you give another example of He's smarter than I am?

I thought he didn't study, but honestly, he's smarter than I am.

What are synonyms for He's smarter than I am?

Common alternatives include He's more intelligent than I am., He is more clever than I am., He is brighter than I am..

What words go with He's smarter than I am?

It commonly pairs with smarter than, comparison of intelligence, he is smarter.

What are common mistakes when using He's smarter than I am?

Incorrectly saying 'smarter than me' instead of 'smarter than I am'. Using 'he's smarter then I am' with the wrong word 'then'. Forgetting to use 'am' after 'I' in the comparison.

How do you pronounce He's smarter than I am?

US: //hiz ˈsmɑrtər ðən aɪ æm//, UK: //hiːz ˈsmɑːtə ðən aɪ æm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He's smarter than I am?

Used in informal and formal contexts. Common in spoken English. Avoid in very casual speech.