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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.
Quiz rápido
The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: apt
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fitted, suited, or fastened'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: apt
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