ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00718 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
adapt
v.
US/əˈdæpt/
UK/əˈdæpt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency68/100
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Meanings of adapt
1verb
To adjust or modify oneself or something to suit new conditions or circumstances.
Students must adapt to online learning during school closures.
Students must adapt to online learning during school closures.
The company adapted its business model to survive the pandemic.
The company adapted its business model to survive the pandemic.
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Derivatives of adapt
adaptation
a version of something that has been adjusted or modified; the process of adapting (noun)
The film is an adaptation of a popular novel.
The film is an adaptation of a popular novel.
adaptive
capable of adjusting or adapting to changing conditions (adjective)
Adaptive learning systems adjust content based on student performance.
Adaptive learning systems adjust content based on student performance.
adaptable
able to be adapted or willing to adapt to new situations (adjective)
Employees who are adaptable tend to succeed in changing workplaces.
Employees who are adaptable tend to succeed in changing workplaces.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of adapt
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Common Phrases with adapt
adapt to changeadapt to change
adapt quicklyadapt quickly
adapt to circumstancesadapt to circumstances
adapt to new environmentadapt to new environment
adapt for filmadapt for film
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Practice Question: adapt
Choose the best word for the blank
The organization had to ___ its strategies to compete in the digital market.
- A adapt
- B adapts
- C adapted
- D adapting
The base form 'adapt' is correct after the modal auxiliary 'had to' in the past tense construction.