Pronunciation coach
Apt
Sounds like
APT
Tap the speaker to hear the word.
Simple meaning
What does Apt mean?
Apt means likely or fitting.
Dictionary definition
Likely to do something, or especially fitting for a situation.
Example sentences
Apt in a sentence
easy
A tired puppy is apt to fall asleep quickly.
medium
Her comment was an apt answer to the question.
hard
The title was apt because it matched the story's main idea perfectly.
Synonyms
Words like Apt
Antonyms
Opposite words
unlikelyUse when something is not expected to happen.
unsuitableUse when something does not fit a situation.
Word family
Apt word family
Base word
apt
adverb
aptly
In a fitting or suitable way.
noun
aptitude
A natural ability or readiness to learn.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Apt
Practice 1
What does apt mean?
Apt can mean likely to happen or well suited to a situation.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Apt, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.