How to use the word SHREWD?
SHREWD
Shrewd is used as an adjective to describe a person as intelligent, sharp and clever.
It is used as an adverb.
It is used as a noun to indicate sharpness and knowledge.
And finally, as an adjective again to describe someone.
Lets see in detail.
SHREWD - adjective.
Shrewd is used as an adjective to describe a person as intelligent, sharp and clever.
The captain of the ship was shrewd.
Means he has sharp powers of judgement.
SHREWDLY - adverb
Shrewdly is used as an adverb.
She did the essay shrewdly means she has done it smartly, cleverly and wisely.
SHREWDNESS - noun
Shrewdness is a noun.
Due to his shrewdness he won the match means he won because of his intelligence, sharpness and knowledge.
SHREWISH - adjective
Shrewish is an adjective.
I have a shrewish friend means the friend is quarrelsome, complaining and fault – finding.
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