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adapt

Pronunciation: [əˈdæpt]

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Learn how to use adapt in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change or adjust”

(verb) to change something so it fits better in a new situation or to get used to something different. It's like when you move to a new school and you learn how to fit in and make new friends.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new job and made many friends.

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He struggled to adapt to the new rules and felt out of place.

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How did you adapt when you started at a new school?

Context: “design or modify”

(verb) to change a story, song, or other creation to make it work for a different purpose. Like when a book is turned into a movie, it may be adapted to fit the screen better.

Example

The author adapted her novel into a screenplay for a movie.

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The movie was not well adapted and missed many important parts of the book.

Example

What story do you think would make a great adapted film?

How to pronounce adapt

Pronunciation: [əˈdæpt]

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