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adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/
ad · just ə · ˈdʒʌst
English Definition
v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better
中文释义
调整，调节
Significado en Español
ajustar
한국어 뜻
조정하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
điều chỉnh
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Example Sentence

He had to adjust the mirror before driving.

他开车前必须调整后视镜。

Synonyms
adapt modify regulate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “adjust”:

  1. A ignore
  2. B break
  3. C modify
  4. D discard
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C — modify. “adjust” means v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You may need to ______ the mirror before you start driving.

  1. A ignore
  2. B break
  3. C adjust
  4. D remove
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C — adjust. “adjust” means v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better

More Basic-level ISEE words

active actual adaptable admit adore advantageous covering fall interfere oratory reward tactic

Common questions about “adjust”

What does “adjust” mean?

adjust — v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better. In Chinese: 调整，调节.

How do you pronounce “adjust”?

adjust is pronounced /əˈdʒʌst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · just.

How do you use “adjust” in a sentence?

He had to adjust the mirror before driving. (他开车前必须调整后视镜。)

What are synonyms for “adjust”?

adapt, modify, regulate — all close in meaning to adjust (v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better).

Is “adjust” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. adjust appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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