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aptly

UK/'æptli/US/'æptli/
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adv.

In a suitable or fitting way; appropriately

恰当地,贴切地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
aptfit, suitable, fasten
+
-lyin the manner of
=aptly

apt (fitting) + -ly (adverb) = in a fitting way. Often "aptly named/titled" — named in a way that fits perfectly.

Root apt still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The book is aptly titled, since it captures the mood exactly.

  • 2.

    As she aptly put it, timing is everything.

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