adjective
- having a natural tendency or inclination; likely
- appropriate or suitable for a particular situation
- quick to learn or understand; intelligent
Examples
- She is apt to forget her keys when she’s in a hurry.
- His comment was particularly apt given the circumstances.
- The metaphor seemed apt for describing the situation.
- Children are apt to imitate their parents’ behavior.
- That’s an apt description of the problem we’re facing.
- He proved to be an apt student of mathematics.
- The title is apt for such a compelling story.