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Meaning
very suitable
- How to Memorize
- apt - appropriate
- Analysis
Something ‘apt’ is typically a remark, name, description, or choice that is appropriate for a particular situation or in the present circumstances. An apt person is somebody considered fitting or qualified for a particular role.
Exam DB Spoken DB Other Synonyms fitting, relevant, pertinent, Antonyms improper, unseemly, inapplicable, - Example(s)
The editorial in today’s paper gave an apt description of the current situation. It really summed things up.
The town I passed through was a dull, grey place that was aptly named ‘Blandstown’.
Henry will be retiring this year, so I could appreciate the aptness of giving him the keynote speech at the annual conference.
