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apt
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- pronunciation:
- aept
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
appropriate; suitable.
Receiving the award represented an apt conclusion to his illustrious career.They came up with an apt solution to the problem.- synonyms:
- apposite, appropriate, fitting, meet, suitable, suited
- antonyms:
- inappropriate, inapt
- similar words:
- applicable, apropos, due, felicitous, germane, pertinent, proper, relevant
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| definition 2: |
having ability to learn quickly.
She was an apt student and was soon outperforming the others.- synonyms:
- agile, intelligent, quick, sharp
- antonyms:
- inept, slow
- similar words:
- acute, clever, ingenious, keen, perspicacious, ready, smart
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| definition 3: |
likely.
We are apt to lose again.- synonyms:
- liable, likely
- antonyms:
- unlikely
- similar words:
- probable
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| definition 4: |
inclined or disposed.
He is apt to reject this idea.- synonyms:
- inclined, leaning, tending
- similar words:
- disposed, given, prone
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| related words: |
acceptable, best, capable, comely, fit, fitting, just, likely, meet, quick, valid |
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| derivations: |
aptly (adv.), aptness (n.) |
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