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A tired puppy is apt to fall asleep quickly.
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Apt means likely or fitting.
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Likely to do something, or especially fitting for a situation.
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Her comment was an apt answer to the question.
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The title was apt because it matched the story's main idea perfectly.
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MeaningApt means likely or fitting.
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unlikelyUse when something is not expected to happen.
unsuitableUse when something does not fit a situation.
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apt
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aptly
In a fitting or suitable way.
noun
aptitude
A natural ability or readiness to learn.
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