English dictionary
apt
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
adjective
- (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward
adjective
- mentally quick and resourceful
adjective
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Example sentences
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
an apt reply
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
I am not minded to answer any questions
an apt pupil
{'source': 'Bram Stoker', 'text': 'you are a clever man … you reason well and your wit is bold'}
he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget