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apt
1[ apt ]
adjective
too apt to slander others.
Synonyms:
Am I apt to find him at home?
- unusually intelligent; able to learn quickly and easily:
an apt pupil.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriate:
an apt metaphor; a few apt remarks on world peace.
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- Archaic. prepared; ready; willing.
apt.
2abbreviation for
apt
1/ æ /
adjective
- suitable for the circumstance or purpose; appropriate
- postpositive; foll by an infinitive having a tendency (to behave as specified)
- having the ability to learn and understand easily; clever (esp in the phrase an apt pupil )
apt.
2abbreviation for
- apartment
Usage Note
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԱ, noun
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- · adverb
- ·Ա noun
- ·· adjective
- o·ver··Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of apt1
Origin of apt2
Word History and Origins
Origin of apt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
That question is part of what makes them apt faces for this totalitarian support structure — a white-collar power couple eager to secure promotions at a company that’s really going places.
This recurring motif may or may not be an apt metaphor for her outlook on life – predators are always waiting to pounce on what’s hers.
Perhaps the most apt metaphor for a book set in Los Angeles and Tehran is to simply say, “Liquid” is a book troubling the fault lines.
“Calling me an outsider artist … yes, I think it’s apt,” he told the Guardian in 2021.
It’s a tender narrative that feels particularly apt during these grim days.
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More About Apt
does apt mean?
Apt means inclined, disposed, or prone to, as in When I’m hungry, I’m apt to be cranky too.
Apt can also mean likely, as in You’re more apt to pass the test if you study first.
Apt also describes something that is suitable or particularly fitting or relevant. An apt description, for example, is a description that is just right.
Finally, apt can also mean unusually intelligent or able to learn quickly and easily. You’ll most often hear it used in the phrase apt pupil or apt student.
Example: That is quite an apt observation coming from a novice.
Where does apt come from?
The first records of the term apt come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin aptus, meaning “fitting or appropriate.”
Apt. (including the period) is an abbreviation for both apartment and appointment. While the period is often used, it isn’t always. Keep an eye out for apt being used as a shortened form of one of these words. The surrounding text will often give you a clue what the writer means.
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are some other forms related to apt?
- aptly (adverb)
- aptness (noun)
- overapt (adjective)
- overaptness (noun)
are some synonyms for apt?
are some words that share a root or word element with apt?
are some words that often get used in discussing apt?
How is apt used in real life?
People in negative moods pay more attention to fairness and are more apt to reject unfair offers.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts)
I look forward to my first visit to the World Economic Forum at Davos, at the invitation of India’s good friend and Founder of the WEF, Prof Klaus Schwab. The theme of the Forum, “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World” is both thoughtful and apt.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
showing us a traditional Chinese tea set. How apt for the bookclub! . Out March 2022
— Headline Books (@headlinepg)
Try using apt!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for apt?
A. relevant
B. fitting
C. inappropriate
D. suitable
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