adapt
Pronunciation: [əˈdæpt]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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