aptly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈæptli/
aptly means: In a way that fits the situation or describes something well.
adverb
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In a way that fits the situation or describes something well.
- The café is aptly named.
- She aptly described the room as a cupboard.
- His comment aptly summed up our frustration.
Questions about aptly
What does aptly mean?
In a way that fits the situation or describes something well.
What is aptly in other languages?
Türkçe: yerinde · Español: acertadamente · Français: à juste titre · Deutsch: treffend · Italiano: appropriatamente · 日本語: 適切に
How do you pronounce aptly?
It is pronounced /ˈæptli/.
How do you use aptly in a sentence?
The café is aptly named. She aptly described the room as a cupboard.
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