apt meaning

UK /æpt/ US /æpt/ 1 syllable

apt (adjective): (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward.

apt has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

apt as an adjective

  1. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
    • he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
    • I am not minded to answer any questions

    Synonyms: disposed, given, minded, tending

    Similar: inclined

    Related forms: aptness

  2. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
    • he is apt to lose
    • she is liable to forget

    Synonyms: liable

    Similar: likely

    Related forms: aptness

  3. mentally quick and resourceful
    • an apt pupil
    • you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold

    Synonyms: clever

    Similar: intelligent

  4. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
    • the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
    • an apt reply

    Synonyms: apposite, pertinent

    Similar: apropos

    Related forms: aptness

How to pronounce apt

apt is pronounced /æpt/ in British English and /æpt/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with apt

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in PT · 3-letter words

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