English adjective: apt | |||
1. | apt (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward | ||
Samples | He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant. I am not minded to answer any questions. | ||
Synonyms | disposed, given, minded, tending | ||
Similar | inclined | ||
Antonyms | disinclined | ||
2. | apt at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant | ||
Samples | He is apt to lose. She is liable to forget. | ||
Synonyms | liable | ||
Similar | likely | ||
Antonyms | unlikely | ||
3. | apt mentally quick and resourceful | ||
Samples | An apt pupil. You are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold. | ||
Synonyms | clever | ||
Similar | intelligent | ||
Antonyms | unintelligent, stupid | ||
4. | apt being of striking appropriateness and pertinence | ||
Samples | The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images. An apt reply. | ||
Synonyms | apposite, pertinent | ||
Similar | apropos | ||
Antonyms | malapropos | ||