apt
gb/ˈæpt/ us/ˈæpt/
A2
English
~ 8800
alkalmas, megfelelő, hasznos, jó, találó, hajlamos, tanulékony, gyors felfogású, lak., lakás
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is apt for [something]
That was an apt description of how the meeting went.
Ez találó leírása volt annak, ahogyan a megbeszélés zajlott.
The movie’s title is particularly apt, given its dark ending.
A film címe különösen találó, tekintve a komor befejezést.
Her comment was apt and helped move the discussion forward.
It’s an apt comparison: both companies grew in the same way.
The journalist chose an apt quote to open the article.
Learner examples
It was an apt name for the small, quiet town.
Találó név volt a kis, csendes városnak.
Her story was an apt example of hard work.
A története találó példa volt a kemény munkára.
His joke was not apt for a formal dinner.
The teacher made an apt remark about the problem.
This is an apt choice for a summer job.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "apt" with "eager" or "keen" and say things like *"I am apt to learn"* when they mean *"I am eager to learn"*. In this sense, "apt" usually describes things (an apt remark, apt example), not the speaker’s feelings. Learners also sometimes overuse it where "appropriate" or "suitable" would sound more natural in everyday conversation.
Meaning
suitable or appropriate
Collocations
apt description
|apt remark
|apt comparison
|apt example
|apt metaphor
|apt choice
Synonyms
appropriate (slightly more common and neutral; very close in meaning.)
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suitable (focuses on being a good fit, without the nuance of being especially exact or sharp.)
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fitting (can sound slightly more formal or literary; similar idea of being right for the situation.)
Antonyms
inappropriate (describes something that is not suitable for the situation.)
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unsuitable (direct opposite, stressing a poor fit for the purpose.)
Themes
communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
right and suitable for a situation or purpose
Perfectly suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or moment.
C1
2
hajlamos
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is apt to [verb]
He’s apt to forget names if you only tell him once.
Hajlamos elfelejteni a neveket, ha csak egyszer mondják neki.
Older machines are more apt to break down in cold weather.
A régebbi gépek hideg időben hajlamosabbak elromlani.
Without clear rules, this kind of situation is apt to cause confusion.
Children are apt to copy the behavior they see at home.
Such comments are apt to be misunderstood online.
Learner examples
I am apt to wake up late on weekends.
Hétvégén hajlamos vagyok későn kelni.
This kind of error is apt to happen when you are tired.
Ez a fajta hiba könnyen előfordulhat, ha fáradt vagy.
The dog is apt to bark when strangers come.
Cheap phones are apt to break quickly.
He is apt to get angry when he is hungry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the "smart/quick to learn" sense and say things like *"She is apt"* without adding what she is apt to do. In this meaning, "apt" is almost always followed by "to" plus a verb (e.g. "apt to forget"). Also, do not use it where you just need the future tense; say *"It will rain"*, not *"It is apt to rain"* in casual everyday speech.
Meaning
likely or inclined to do
Collocations
apt to forget
|apt to be late
|apt to happen
|apt to cause problems
|apt to lead to conflict
Synonyms
prone (very close in meaning; often used with negative things (prone to errors, prone to injury).)
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likely (more general and common; does not always suggest a built-in tendency the way "apt" can.)
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inclined (suggests a personal tendency or preference, and can sound slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
unlikely (expresses that something is not expected or not probable to happen.)
Themes
habits
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
likely to do something or to have something happen
Having a natural tendency or being likely to do or experience something, especially regularly or in certain conditions.
C1
3
tanulékony
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an apt [pupil/student/learner]
She’s an apt pupil who picks up new concepts easily.
Gyors felfogású tanuló, aki könnyen megérti az új fogalmakat.
The coach knew he was working with an apt student who loved the game.
Az edző tudta, hogy tanulékony tanítvánnyal dolgozik, aki szereti a játékot.
An apt learner can make rapid progress with the right support.
Their daughter proved to be an apt child when it came to music.
He is an apt language learner and speaks three languages already.
Learner examples
She is an apt student and gets good grades.
Tanulékony diák, és jó jegyei vannak.
The teacher said he is an apt learner.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy tanulékony.
Their son is very apt at math.
Our new worker is apt and learns tasks quickly.
The school looks for apt children who enjoy learning.
Common mistake:
Learners may mix this sense with the "likely" sense and say things like *"She is apt to languages"* instead of *"She is apt at languages"* or *"She is an apt language learner"*. With this meaning, "apt" often comes directly before a noun (an apt pupil) or is followed by "at" plus a skill (apt at math), not by "to" plus a verb.
Meaning
quick to learn or understand
Collocations
apt pupil
|apt student
|apt learner
|apt child
|apt language learner
Synonyms
talented (suggests natural ability; not limited to learning speed but overall ability.)
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gifted (stronger praise, often used for someone with very high natural ability.)
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quick (informal; often used in phrases like "quick learner" rather than alone.)
Antonyms
slow (in this context, suggests someone learns or understands things more slowly than others.)
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slow-witted (stronger and more negative; suggests difficulty understanding or reacting quickly.)
Themes
education
|intelligence
|core_vocabulary
Definition
able to learn new things quickly and easily
Quick to learn or understand things, especially in an academic or skill-based context.
NOUN
A2
4
Usage pattern:
Apt [number/letter] in an address
Please send the package to 45 Green Street, Apt 2B.
Kérjük, a csomagot erre a címre küldje: 45 Green Street, 2B lakás.
The address on the form is missing the Apt number.
Az űrlapon szereplő címből hiányzik a lakásszám.
Write "Apt 4C" on the envelope so the mail carrier knows the unit.
Learner examples
I live at 10 King Road, Apt 3A.
A King Road 10. szám alatt, a 3A lakásban lakom.
Do you know his Apt number?
Tudod a lakásszámát?
Please include "Apt" and the number on the letter.
Her address is 5 Hill Street, Apt 7.
The mail went to the wrong Apt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes write only the number (e.g. "45 Green Street, 2B") without "Apt", which can be unclear. In American English addresses, write "Apt" before the unit number or letter (Apt 3B). In speech, people usually say "apartment" or just the number, not the abbreviation.
Meaning
abbreviation for 'apartment'
Collocations
Apt 2B
|Apt 4C
|Apt 10
|Apt 3A
Synonyms
apartment (the full word; used in general writing and speech, not as a short label in an address line.)
Antonyms
house (a different type of home, not a unit inside a larger building.)
Themes
daily life
|housing
|communication
Definition
the short form of "apartment" used in addresses before a number or letter
A written short form of the word "apartment", used especially in postal addresses before a number or letter.
Grammar
Dictionary form
apt
IPA
GB/ˈæpt/
US/ˈæpt/
Syllables & stress
apt (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (apt)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: apt
- Comparative: apter
- Superlative: aptest
Word family
Forms
apter
adjective
aptest
adjective
Core family
aptly
adverb
aptitude
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
inept
adjective
ineptitude
noun
Advanced or less common
aptness
noun
inapt
adjective
Expressions
apt to do something
1/ˈæpt tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
likely or prone to do something
used to say that a person or thing is likely to do a particular action or that something is likely to happen
Examples
- He’s apt to lose his keys if he’s in a hurry.
- This kind of software is apt to crash when too many windows are open.
- Children are apt to copy what they see their parents do.