apt
/æpt/ adjective C1- Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited. · an apt metaphor· apt punishment
- Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
- Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn. · a pupil apt to learn· an apt scholar
Comparative apter · Superlative aptest
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The Wolf, having shown himself an apt pupil, said to the Shepherd, “Since you have taught me to steal, you must keep a sharp lookout, or you will lose some of your own flock.”
Being naturally great mimics of men’s actions, they showed themselves most apt pupils, and when arrayed in their rich clothes and masks, they danced as well as any of the courtiers.
But when things begin to happen they are apt to keep on.
Wright’s lane they were very apt to arrive there, breathless and gasping, some three minutes too late.
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