adapt — to change or adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change or adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdæpt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is still trying to adapt to smartphones - she calls them 'magic rectangles'!
- The zombie movie was adapted from a romantic novel - talk about a plot twist!
- Students need time to adapt to online learning systems.
adapt
VERB[/əˈdæpt/]
to change or adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Adjusting to new surroundings
The tailor adapted the jacket by adding a longer sleeve so it would fit the boy. (ADAPT → ADD + FIT → add a change so you can fit a new situation)
The hiker adapted to the sudden rain, reacted quickly by opening an umbrella, and avoided the impact of getting soaked.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adaptare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'aptare' (to fit), which derives from 'aptus' meaning 'fitted' or 'suitable'. The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + apt (fit, suitable) + -ate (verb suffix) = adapt
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Companies must adapt to change to survive.”
“Children adapt quickly to new environments.”
“They adapted the book for television.”
“Penguins are well adapted to cold weather.”
“He tried to adapt himself to the new culture.”
📝Examples
“My grandmother is still trying to adapt to smartphones - she calls them 'magic rectangles'!”
“The zombie movie was adapted from a romantic novel - talk about a plot twist!”
“Students need time to adapt to online learning systems.”
“The company adapted its business model to meet customer demands.”
“Animals in the Arctic have adapted to survive in extreme cold.”
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