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Likely vs. Apt
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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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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Likely suggests a probability or chance that something will happen, whereas apt implies suitability or tendency for a particular characteristic or behavior.
- Remember that likely is often used when talking about future events or outcomes, while apt describes a propensity or inherent characteristic.
- Likely can apply to situations and people, indicating a reasonable expectation, whereas apt often specifically describes people or things that possess a certain quality naturally.
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