Apt - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
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Brit.
|æpt|
adjective
- (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward (syn: disposed, given, minded)
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant (syn: liable)he is apt to lose
- mentally quick and resourceful (syn: clever)an apt pupil
- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence (syn: apposite, pertinent)an apt reply
Extra examples
“Stripe” is an apt name for the cat, since she has striped fur.
...that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash...
The choice of song was apt.
She is apt to take offense easily.
We are apt to act too immediately on our impulses.
He is apt to succeed.
'Love at first sight' is a very apt description of how he felt when he saw her.
The punishment should be apt for the crime.
Am I apt to find him at home?
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