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Please adjust the strap so it fits.
What does Adjust mean?
Adjust means make a small change to improve something.
Dictionary definition
To change something slightly so it works better.
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We adjusted the plan after the rain started.
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What does adjust mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to adjust?
Communicate is close in meaning to adjust in this dictionary entry.
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WordAdjust.
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MeaningAdjust means make a small change to improve something.
ExampleExample: Please adjust the strap so it fits.
Word breakdown
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- uh · just
- Strongest beat
- just
- Ending
- just
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on just.
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Synonyms
Words like Adjust
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
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Word family
Adjust word family
Base word
adjust
verb
adjusts
Changes slightly now or often.
verb
adjusted
Changed slightly in the past.
noun
adjustment
A small helpful change.
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Adjust means make a small change to improve something.
Common mix-up
Adjust is not the same as ignore. Adjust means adjust means make a small change to improve something.
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Read this model sentence: We adjusted the plan after the rain started. Clue words: adjusted, plan, rain. Underline clue words that show why adjust fits instead of ignore. Now write one new sentence that shows adjust without using the word adjust. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show adjust?
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