ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00722 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
adjust
v.
US/əˈdʒʌst/
UK/əˈdʒʌst/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency78/100
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Meanings of adjust
1verb
To change or modify something slightly to make it more suitable or accurate.
You may need to adjust the mirror before driving the car.
You may need to adjust the mirror before driving the car.
The teacher adjusted the schedule to accommodate all students.
The teacher adjusted the schedule to accommodate all students.
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Derivatives of adjust
adjustment
change or modification (noun)
The adjustment to the company's policy was announced last week.
The adjustment to the company's policy was announced last week.
adjustable
capable of being adjusted (adjective)
These office chairs are fully adjustable for comfort.
These office chairs are fully adjustable for comfort.
adjust to
become accustomed to (phrasal verb)
Young children adjust to change more quickly than adults do.
Young children adjust to change more quickly than adults do.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of adjust
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Common Phrases with adjust
adjust the settingsadjust the settings
adjust to changeadjust to change
adjust the volumeadjust the volume
adjust the priceadjust the price
adjust accordinglyadjust accordingly
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Practice Question: adjust
Choose the best word for the blank
Workers must ___ to the new safety regulations by next month.
- A adjust
- B adjusting
- C adjusted
- D adjusts
The base form 'adjust' is required after the modal verb 'must' in a future obligation clause.