Simple meaning
What does Adapt mean?
Adapt means change to fit a new situation.
Dictionary definition
To change your actions or thinking so they fit a new situation better.
Example sentences
Adapt in a sentence
easy
We adapted our game plan after halftime.
medium
She can adapt quickly to new classroom rules.
hard
Good readers adapt their speed based on text difficulty.
Synonyms
Words like Adapt
Antonyms
Opposite words
resistUse when refusing to change.
remainUse when staying the same instead of adapting.
Word family
Adapt word family
Base word
adapt
noun
adaptation
A change made to fit a new situation.
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Practice 1
What does adapt mean?
Adapt means making useful changes when conditions shift.
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