Apt vs. Timely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Apt and Timely
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Apt
Exactly suitable; appropriate
An apt reply.
Timely
Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
Apt
Having a natural tendency; inclined
She is apt to take offense easily. See Usage Note at liable.
Timely
In time; opportunely.
Apt
Quick to learn or understand
An apt student.
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Timely
Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
Apt
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
An apt metaphor
Apt punishment
Timely
Happening or appearing at the proper time.
Apt
(of persons or things) Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
Timely
(obsolete) Keeping time or measure.
Apt
Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
A pupil apt to learn
An apt scholar
Timely
(archaic) In good time; early, quickly.
Apt
An apartment; a flat.
Timely
(obsolete) At the right time; seasonably.
Apt
Fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate.
They have always apt instruments.
A river . . . apt to be forded by a lamb.
Timely
(legal) In compliance with applicable time limits.
Apt
Having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; - used of things.
My vines and peaches . . . were apt to have a soot or smuttiness upon their leaves and fruit.
This tree, if unprotected, is apt to be stripped of the leaves by a leaf-cutting ant.
Timely
Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.
Apt
Inclined; disposed customarily; given; ready; - used of persons.
Apter to give than thou wit be to ask.
That lofty pity with which prosperous folk are apt to remember their grandfathers.
Timely
Keeping time or measure.
Apt
Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn; prompt; expert; as, a pupil apt to learn; an apt scholar.
Live a thousand years,I shall not find myself so apt to die.
I find thee apt . . . Now, Hamlet, hear.
Timely
Early; soon; in good season.
Timely advised, the coming evil shun.
Thanks to you,That called me timelier than my purpose hither,For I have gained by it.
Apt
To fit; to suit; to adapt.
That our speech be apted to edification.
Timely
Before a time limit expires;
The timely filing of his income tax return
Apt
At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant;
He is apt to lose
She is liable to forget
Timely
Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time;
A timely warning
With timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery
A seasonable time for discussion
The book's publication was well timed
Apt
Mentally quick and resourceful;
An apt pupil
You are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold
Timely
At an opportune time;
Your letter arrived apropos
Apt
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward;
He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
I am not minded to answer any questions
Apt
Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
An apt reply
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