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apt
/æpt/
noun 6name 5adj 3
Collocations
4ADJ.
angry, forgetful, light, muddy, north, rich, used, young
People living in muddy areas are apt to track dirt through their houses.
VERB + APT
find, learned, mistake, snow
People are apt to make mistakes when they're tired and rushing through their work.
APT + NOUN
metaphor, punishment
The harsh punishment was an apt consequence for his repeated dishonesty at work.
PREP.
down, in, in, on
Young children are apt to pick up new languages quickly when exposed to them regularly.
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