Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: apt
IPA transcription: ['æpt]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: apt(p), disposed(p), given(p), minded(p), tending(p)
    Meaning: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
Usage examples
  • Lamb is very apt to spoil in warm weather.
  • I reckon his wife'll be apt to give him fits for being so late."
  • It should not be put with pork, as fresh meat is apt to injure it.
  • But they were not apt to believe their own eyes when they had looked.
  • 'One's eyes are apt to play us tricks;--how could you see what wasn't there?'
  • After maturity they are apt to darken considerably, though not in all specimens.
  • They are very convenient to use in summer, as common yeast is so apt to ferment.
  • He was more apt to be found in his tent, when off duty, either reading or writing.
  • But Perdix was a very apt learner, and soon surpassed his master in the knowledge of many things.
  • I do not think they are very apt to do as my poor friend Hale did.' Mr. Bell was inwardly chafing.