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/
Korean meaning: 새로운 조건이나 환경에 적응하다, 맞추다
Korean pronunciation: 어-댑트 (강세: 댑트)
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
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Though trapped, she mapped her way out and learned to adapt!
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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.
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“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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