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adapt

/əˈdæpt/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+verbDifficulty 3/5
Definition

To change so that something works better in a new situation.

In simple English

To change to fit a new situation.

See it in a sentence

Many students adapt quickly to online learning.

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Teacher tip

Adapt is common in essays about technology, education, and migration.

Common mistake

Don’t confuse adapt with adopt. Adapt = change; adopt = start using.

Common collocations

adapt to change

Students must adapt to new learning methods.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms

adjust

Antonyms

resist

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