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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 | ||
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