apt

• Beschreibt etwas, das passend, angemessen oder angebracht ist; auch: zu etwas neigend oder wahrscheinlich.

Describes something that is appropriate, suitable, or likely to happen.

1. Naturally disposed towardB2formal

   Having a natural tendency or inclination to do something.

   Geneigt

   • He is apt to forget his keys.
   • She is apt to be late for appointments.
   • Children are apt to imitate their parents.

   Synonymedisposedgiveninclinedliablepredisposedpronetending

   Antonymeaversedisinclinedindisposedunlikely

2. Likely or prone toB2formal

   At risk of or subject to experiencing something, usually unpleasant.

   Anfällig

   • The old bridge is apt to collapse in a storm.
   • He is apt to catch colds in winter.
   • This area is apt to flooding after heavy rain.

   Synonymedisposedgiveninclinedliablelikelypronesusceptible

   Antonymeimmuneresistantunlikely

3. Quick-witted and resourcefulB2formal

   Mentally quick, clever, and able to learn or understand easily.

   Geistig rege und gewitzt

   • She is an apt student who grasps new concepts quickly.
   • He gave an apt reply to the complex question.
   • The apt apprentice learned the trade in no time.

   Synonymeastutebrightcleveringeniousquickresourcefulsharpsmart

   Antonymedensedullobtuseslowstupid

4. Appropriate and relevantB2formal

   Being strikingly suitable, fitting, or pertinent to a situation.

   Passend und treffend

   • Her comment was apt for the discussion.
   • He chose an apt metaphor to explain the idea.
   • The speaker's apt remark captured the audience's attention.

   Synonymeapplicableappositeappropriateaproposfittinggermanematerialpertinentrelevantsuitable

   Antonymeinappropriateinaptirrelevantunfittingunsuitable