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Definitions for Aptly

[1] inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
[2] likely: Am I apt to find him at home?
[3] unusually intelligent; able to learn quickly and easily: an apt pupil.
[4] suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriate: an apt metaphor; a few apt remarks on world peace.
[5] Archaic . prepared; ready; willing.
[6] suitable for the circumstance or purpose; appropriate
[7] (postpositive; foll by an infinitive ) having a tendency (to behave as specified)
[8] having the ability to learn and understand easily; clever (esp in the phrase an apt pupil )

Words related to Aptly

aptcleanly, nicely, accurately, precisely, methodically, expertly, skillfully, adroitly, efficiently, justly, duly, accordingly, properly, judiciously, ably, handily, neatly, smoothly, nimbly, deftly

Words nearby Aptly

aptapsidal motion, apsidiole, apsis, apsu, apsyrtus, apt, apt., apteral, apterium, apterous, apterygial

Origin of Aptly

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin aptus fastened, fitted, fitting, appropriate, equivalent to ap- fasten, attach + -tus past participle suffix

Words that may be confused with Aptly

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, aptapt, likely, (see, usage, note, at, likely)

Other words from Aptly

apt·ly , adverb
apt·ness , noun
o·ver·apt , adjective
o·ver·apt·ly , adverb
o·ver·apt·ness , noun

Word origin for Aptly

C14: from Latin aptus fitting, suitable, from apere to fasten

Synonyms for Aptly

timely, appropriately, opportunely, pertinently, suitably