Apt
Apt adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.
Usage example: that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash
Likely
Likely adjective - Having a high chance of occurring.
Usage example: if you don't graduate from high school, your likely fate is a low-paying job
Apt is a synonym for likely in inclined topic. You can use "Apt" instead an adjective "Likely", if it concerns topics such as prone. popular alternative
Nearby Word: like
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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In the Royal Arms, it was depicted in chains (because it's honest but it's still wild and likely to kill you — pretty apt for a Scottish king).
Source: Unicorn -
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Azula has always had a penchant for violence, but she was most likely to only use it when it was most needed, to dire effect - an apt comparison to the trick for lightningbending.
Source: Insane Equals Violent
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