apt[adjective]Synonyms:- inclined, disposed, given, liable, likely, of a mind, prone, ready
- appropriate, fitting, pertinent, relevant, suitable, to the point
- gifted, clever, quick, sharp, smart, talented
Antonyms: inapt, inept
Contrasted words: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, doubtful, improbable, unlikely, awkward, clumsy, maladroit, laggard
Related Words: disposed,
minded,
predisposed,
apposite,
apropos,
pertinent,
relevant,
compelling,
convincing,
telling,
exact,
nice,
precise,
alert,
brainy,
bright,
gifted,
talented [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
apt /æpt/
adjective[
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Latin;
Origin: past participle of apere 'to fasten']
1. be apt to do something to have a natural tendency to do something
Synonym : tend to:
Some of the staff are apt to arrive late on Mondays.2. exactly right for a particular situation or purpose
Synonym : appropriate:
‘Love at first sight’ is a very apt description of how he felt when he saw her.apt for The punishment should be apt for the crime.3. an apt pupil/student formal a student who is quick to learn and understand
Synonym : able—aptness noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲