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apropos

adjective adverb

Of an appropriate or pertinent nature

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
PR
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Of an appropriate or pertinent nature

adverb

  1. Introducing a different topic

    “Incidentally, I won't go to the party”

adverb

  1. At an opportune time

    “Your letter arrived apropos”

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Example Sentences

Incidentally, I won't go to the party
Your letter arrived apropos

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