apt
Describes something that is appropriate, suitable, or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. It can also refer to a person who has a natural tendency to do something or is quick to learn.
Examples
3 of 5That was an apt description of the weather today.
That was a very fitting way to describe the current weather.
The candidate proved to be an apt choice for the demanding role.
The applicant turned out to be a suitable selection for the difficult job.
He's apt to get a bit grumpy when he hasn't had enough sleep.
He has a tendency to become irritable if he is tired.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.
Quick Quiz
The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.
Correct!
The correct answer is: apt
Examples
That was an apt description of the weather today.
everydayThat was a very fitting way to describe the current weather.
The candidate proved to be an apt choice for the demanding role.
formalThe applicant turned out to be a suitable selection for the difficult job.
He's apt to get a bit grumpy when he hasn't had enough sleep.
informalHe has a tendency to become irritable if he is tired.
The author uses an apt metaphor to illustrate the protagonist's internal conflict.
academicThe writer employs a relevant comparison to show the character's inner struggle.
The consultant provided an apt analysis of the company's financial risks.
businessThe advisor gave a highly appropriate evaluation of the firm's monetary dangers.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
apt to do something
likely to do something
an apt student
someone who is naturally talented at learning
aptly named
having a name that perfectly suits the person or thing
Often Confused With
Adept means highly skilled at something, while apt means suitable or likely.
Adapt is a verb meaning to change or adjust, whereas apt is an adjective.
Usage Notes
Use 'apt' when you want to emphasize that a word or choice fits a situation perfectly. When describing people, 'apt to' describes a habitual tendency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'adept' when they mean 'apt'. Remember that 'apt' is about the 'fit' of an idea, while 'adept' is about a person's skill level.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fitted, suited, or fastened'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.
Correct!
The correct answer is: apt
Related Grammar Rules
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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