1. having a natural tendency or inclination; likely
2. appropriate or suitable for a particular situation
3. 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.