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- pronunciation:
daept
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- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
adapts, adapting, adapted |
| definition 1: |
to change for a particular use.
They adapted the reading room for meetings.- synonyms:
- adjust
- similar words:
- alter, arrange, assimilate, conform, coordinate, fashion, fit, mold, remodel, shape, suit, tailor
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| definition 2: |
to become used to; adjust.
She adapted with ease to her new school.The animals eventually adapted to the colder climate.- similar words:
- alter, assimilate, conform
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| related words: |
balance, calculate, modify, prime, qualify, scale, set, shade |
The word adapt
contains the following parts:
ad-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
Originally a Latin preposition and prefix, ad-
occurs in English in Latin loanwords. It has multiple forms, as the final 'd' sound in ad-
assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See its assimilated forms: ac-, af-, ag-1, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, and at-.
Example words:
adapt, add, addict, addiction, adequate, adhere, adjacent, adjective, adjust, administer, administrator, admission, admit, adopt, adoption, adverb, adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advocate
apt, ept
Latin
root
that means fit for
Example words:
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