apt
adj. · n.-
1 suitable (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediateexactly right or appropriate for a particular situation.
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. Often used to describe remarks, descriptions, or names.
ExampleThe title of the book is very apt because it describes the story perfectly.
ExampleThe critic provided an apt description of the film, capturing its melancholic atmosphere in just a few well-chosen words.
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2 likely to do something (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving a natural tendency to do something, or likely to act in a certain way.
having a habitual tendency or being likely to do something. Usually followed by a 'to' infinitive.
ExampleBe careful with that glass; it is apt to break if you drop it.
ExampleIn such a high-pressure environment, even the most experienced staff are apt to make minor clerical errors during a long shift.
UsageUsually followed by 'to' and a verb.
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3 quick to learn (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalquick to learn or understand new things.
demonstrating mental agility or a natural capacity for quick learning.
ExampleThe teacher noticed that the new girl was an apt pupil who finished her work early.
ExampleAs an apt student of political history, she quickly identified the parallels between the current crisis and the events of the previous century.
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4 apartment (n.) A2 Elementary American Englisha short way of writing the word 'apartment'.
a standard abbreviation for 'apartment', frequently used in postal addresses and real estate listings.
ExamplePlease send the package to 402 Maple Street, Apt. 4B.
ExampleThe delivery driver struggled to find the correct entrance because the building contained over fifty individual apartments labeled only with 'Apt' and a number.
UsageOften written with a capital letter (Apt.) in addresses.
Last updated June 20, 2026