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1. | [ adjective ] (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward | |
Synonyms: | given minded tending disposed | |
Examples: | "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant" "I am not minded to answer any questions" |
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Related terms: | inclined | |
2. | [ adjective ] mentally quick and resourceful | |
Synonyms: | clever | |
Examples: | "an apt pupil" "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker |
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Related terms: | intelligent | |
3. | [ adjective ] at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant | |
Synonyms: | liable | |
Examples: | "he is apt to lose" "she is liable to forget" |
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Related terms: | likely | |
4. | [ adjective ] being of striking appropriateness and pertinence | |
Synonyms: | pertinent appropriate apposite | |
Examples: | "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images" "an apt reply" |
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Related terms: | apropos | |
Similar spelling: |
apathy aphid |