Difference between Minded and Apt

What is the difference between Minded and Apt?

Minded as an adjective is having a mind (inclination) for something. while Apt as an adjective is fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate.

Minded

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions) To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a mind (inclination) for something. Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.

Example sentence: Be noble minded! Our own heart, and not other men's opinions of us, forms our true honor.

Apt

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate.Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn; prompt; expert; as, a pupil apt to learn; an apt scholar.

Example sentence: Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.

We hope you now know whether to use Minded or Apt in your sentence.

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