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.