5 letter words ending in APT

Adapt

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definitions:

• To make suitable or to modify something to fit a new purpose or situation.
• To adjust or change oneself to new circumstances.

Pronunciations:

• US: ə-dăpt
• UK: ə-dăpt

Origin and Usage:

The word "adapt" comes from the Latin word "adaptare," which means "to fit." The word has been in use in English since the 15th century. It is commonly used in the context of making changes or adjustments to something to make it more suitable for a particular situation or purpose. It can also be used to describe the process of adjusting oneself to new circumstances.

Synonyms:

• Adjust
• Modify
• Alter
• Transform
• Revise

Related Words:

• Adept
• Adore
• Admit
• Adopt
• Adult

Example Sentences:

• She had to adapt her teaching style to suit the needs of her students.
• He had to adapt to the new job quickly.
• The plant has adapted well to its new environment.
• They decided to adapt the script for the movie.
• She was able to adapt to the new culture easily.

leapt

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The past tense and past participle of "leap", meaning to jump or spring a long way, to make a sudden movement or transition, or to act impulsively or without thinking.

Pronunciation (US): /lɛpt/

Pronunciation (UK): /lept/

Origin and Usage: "Leapt" is the past tense and past participle of "leap", which has been in use since the 14th century. The word "leap" comes from the Old English word "hlēapan", meaning to jump or spring. "Leapt" is commonly used in both British and American English, but "leaped" is more common in American English.

Synonyms: Jumped, hopped, bounded, vaulted, skipped, pounced, lunged, darted, bolted.

Related Words: Leaps, leapt, leave, least, leash.

Example Sentences:

• She leapt over the fence to get to the other side.
• The cat leapt onto the windowsill to catch the bird.
• He leapt out of bed when he realized he was late for work.
• The athlete leapt over the hurdle with ease.
• The idea leapt into her mind suddenly, and she knew she had to act on it.

Definition of Inapt

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or person.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈnæpt/; UK: /ɪˈnapt/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "inapt" originated from the Latin word "inaptus" which means "unsuitable". It has been used in English since the 17th century. It is commonly used to describe things or situations that are not appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or person.

5. Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfit, ill-suited, inept.

6. Related Words: Paint, patin, pint, piton, tapin.

7. Example Sentences:

• Her inapt choice of words offended many people.
• The inapt timing of the announcement caused confusion.
• His inapt behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
• The inapt dress was not suitable for the formal event.
• The inapt tools made the job much more difficult than it needed to be.

Here is the information you requested on "unapt": 1. Parts of Speech: Adjective 2. Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose; not having an innate talent or ability for something. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈæpt/; UK: /ʌnˈapt/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "unapt" comes from the Old English word "unæpt" meaning "unfit, unsuitable". It has been in use since the 16th century and is still used in modern English, although it is considered somewhat archaic and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. 5. Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfit, inept, unskilled, unqualified. 6. Related Words: Adapt, aptly, caput, erupt, input. 7. Example Sentences: - The unapt choice of words in his speech offended many people. - She was unapt at math and struggled to understand the concepts. - The job required a specific skill set, so the unapt candidate was not considered.