be adapted to — to be modified or changed so as to suit new conditions or a different purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be modified or changed so as to suit new conditions or a different purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi əˈdæptɪd tu/
Example Sentences
- Polar bears are adapted to the freezing Arctic environment with their thick fur.
- My phone charger is adapted to work in three different countries, but my brain is not adapted to jet lag at all!
- This screenplay was adapted to fit a two-hour runtime, cutting half the original novel.
be adapted to
NOUN[/bi əˈdæptɪd tu/]
to be modified or changed so as to suit new conditions or a different purpose
Desert foxes are perfectly adapted to the harsh dunes, with big ears and sandy fur.
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“Polar bears are adapted to the freezing Arctic environment with their thick fur.”
“My phone charger is adapted to work in three different countries, but my brain is not adapted to jet lag at all!”
“This screenplay was adapted to fit a two-hour runtime, cutting half the original novel.”
“After years of eating spicy Korean food, my stomach is now adapted to handle even the hottest tteokbokki.”
“The curriculum has been adapted to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.”
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