adapt

verbB1 · Intermediate

To change to fit a new place or thing.

Meaning of «adapt»

verb

to change to fit a new place or thing

Animals must adapt quickly to survive in the wild.

Translation

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«adapt» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

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TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to change something a little

alterchange a little, as clothes or plansThe tailor altered my trousers.

modifychange a little to improve it or make it fitWe modified the recipe to use less sugar.

adjustchange a little to make it work betterPlease adjust the seat so you feel comfortable.

adaptchange to fit a new situationShe quickly adapted to life in the city.

Word family

adapt B1 · verbadaptation B1 · nounadaptable B2 · adjectiveadaptability B2 · nounadapter B1 · noun

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