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Apt vs. Likely
Apt
/æpt/Examples:
The teacher chose an apt remark to motivate the students.His aptitude for learning new languages was absolutely apt.An apt metaphor can illuminate complex scientific concepts.
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Likely
/ˈlaɪkli/Examples:
And very likely prosecuted and executed for murder just the same.It was not likely that I should forget it.He is likely to be arrested if he comes to England.'
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word likely suggests a probability or expectation that something will happen in the future.
- The word apt suggests a natural tendency or inclination toward something.
- Likely is often used when predicting or assuming a scenario based on current evidence.
- Apt often implies suitability or appropriateness in a specific context or situation.
- Remember that likely is more about possibilities, whereas apt focuses on tendencies or appropriateness.
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