apt
word
Definition
Describes someone likely to do something, or something suitable or appropriate for a situation. It can also mean someone is quick to learn.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal. Common combinations include 'apt to' (likely to) and 'an apt description/remark.' Don't confuse with 'adapt' or 'att.' Using 'apt' for quick learners is less frequent today.
Spanish: propenso - adecuado - capazPortuguese (BR): propenso - adequado - capazPortuguese (PT): propenso - adequado - capazChinese (Simplified): 易于...的 - 恰当的 - 聪明的Chinese (Traditional): 易於...的 - 恰當的 - 聰明的Hindi: उन्मुख - उपयुक्त - सक्षमArabic: ميّال إلى - مناسب - ذكيBengali: উপযুক্ত - সহজে শেখে এমন - প্রবণ (কিছু করতে)Russian: склонный - подходящий - способный (быстро учиться)Japanese: 適切な - 飲み込みが早い - しがち（〜しやすい）Vietnamese: thích hợp - dễ (làm gì đó) - nhanh hiểuKorean: 적절한 - ~하기 쉬운 - 영리한 (빨리 배우는)Turkish: uygun - yatkın - çabuk öğrenenUrdu: موزوں - فطری طور پر مائل - جلد سیکھنے والاIndonesian: tepat - cenderung (melakukan sesuatu) - cepat belajar
Example Sentences
That is an apt name for a fast car.
basic
She is an apt student and learns quickly.
basic
He is apt to forget his keys.
basic
Kids are apt to say the funniest things.
natural
That's an apt comparison—you nailed it.
natural
If you don’t water the plant, it’s apt to die.
natural