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APROPOS

(adj., adverb, prep.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Apropos.

How to pronounce apropos:

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Apropos - as an adjective

Of an appropriate or pertinent nature

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
malapropos16

Apropos - as an adverb

At an opportune time

Example: "Your letter arrived apropos"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seasonably15timely11well-timed

Introducing a different topic

Example: "Incidentally, i won't go to the party"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
by the byeby the wayincidentally18

Apropos - as a preposition

Regarding or concerning.

Example Sentences

"His comment was apropos to the conversation we were having."
"The movie was filled with apropos references to classic films."
"She made an apropos suggestion to solve the problem."
"The weather suddenly turned apropos for a picnic."
"The speaker's remarks were apropos and relevant to the topic."
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Word Game Points

Is APROPOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apropos is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APROPOS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is APROPOS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apropos is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APROPOS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is APROPOS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apropos is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APROPOS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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