B1 verb
adapt
/əˈdæpt/
- Meaning
- to change to suit a new situation or purpose
- Example
- "Animals adapt to their environment over time."
- Similar & related words
- adjustmodifychangeadaptationadaptable
- How to use it
- As a verb, "adapt" carries the action of the sentence. Practice it in three forms — a fact about yourself, a question, and a negative — for example, turn the example sentence above into your own situation.
- Common mistake
- Don't confuse 'adapt' (change) with 'adopt' (take as your own) — 'adapt to a new country' vs 'adopt a child'.