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apt

adjective

Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
P
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

    “The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images”

adjective

  1. (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward

    “He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”

adjective

  1. Mentally quick and resourceful

    “An apt pupil”

adjective

  1. At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

    “He is apt to lose”

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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

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