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apt
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- pronunciation:
- aept
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
right for a particular situation; appropriate or suitable.
Since we were both hungry, sharing the sandwich was an apt solution.- synonyms:
- appropriate, suitable, suited
- antonyms:
- inappropriate
- similar words:
- applicable, due, pertinent, proper, relevant
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| definition 2: |
able to learn quickly.
She is an apt math student.- synonyms:
- agile, intelligent, quick, sharp
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- acute, clever, ingenious, keen, ready, smart
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| definition 3: |
likely.
We are apt to lose again.- synonyms:
- liable, likely
- similar words:
- probable
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| related words: |
capable, fit, just, likely, quick |
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| derivations: |
aptly (adv.), aptness (n.) |
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