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apt
Adjective

Meanings

Adjectiveapt
[~ to do something][~ for something]

Having a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or likely to happen.

He is apt to forget his keys when he is in a hurry.

Adjectiveapt
[~ for something][~ to something]

Appropriate or suitable in term of nature or character for a particular purpose.

Adjectiveapt
[~ at something]

Quick to learn and understand; possessing a natural ability to acquire skills.

She is an apt pupil who grasps new mathematical concepts instantly.

Examples

New employees are apt to make mistakes during their first week.

Office

He is apt to forget his keys if he is in a rush.

Travel

The small room was an apt setting for a private meeting.

Business

She is an apt pupil who grasps new concepts instantly.

School Life

He proved himself apt at solving complex puzzles.

Detective

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