apt

adjective
UK: /æpt/
US: /æpt/

  1. Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.

    1. The title is apt for the book's content because it's short. [ ] [ ]
    2. Given her skills, teaching seems an apt career choice for her as she loves kids. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a natural ability or tendency to do something.

    1. He is apt at solving puzzles, and he likes math so much. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some students are apt to learn languages quickly, unlike math or physics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fitting inclined appropriate prone likely skilled suitable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apt" in English means: Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances., Having a natural ability or tendency to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "apt" is /æpt/ in British English and /æpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apt": fitting, inclined, appropriate, prone, likely, skilled, suitable.

Example usage of "apt": "The title is apt for the book's content because it's short.". More examples on the page.