adapt
/əˈdæpt/
a · dapt
ə · ˈdæpt
English Definition
v. adjust, modify
Significado en Español
adaptar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thích nghi
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Example Sentence
He adapted quickly to new life.
他很快适应新生活。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(make suitable)+dapt(suitable).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “adapt”.
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A
Adjust
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B
Reject
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C
Challenge
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D
Destroy
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A — Adjust.
“adapt” means v. adjust, modify
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Animals must ______ to changing seasons in order to survive.
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A
destroy
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B
ignore
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C
refuse
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D
adapt
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D — adapt.
“adapt” means v. adjust, modify
Common questions about “adapt”
What does “adapt” mean?
adapt — v. adjust, modify. In Chinese: 适应.
How do you pronounce “adapt”?
adapt is pronounced /əˈdæpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · dapt.
How do you use “adapt” in a sentence?
He adapted quickly to new life. (他很快适应新生活。)
What are synonyms for “adapt”?
adjust, modify — all close in meaning to adapt (v. adjust, modify).
Is “adapt” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. adapt appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “adapt”?
a(make suitable)+dapt(suitable).
