Cool MateAdapt vs Remake
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Adapt
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Remake
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Adapt
| Adapt | Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //rɪˈmeɪk//🇺🇸 //rɪˈmeɪk// |
| Meaning | To change something so it works better in a new situation. | To make something again or differently. |
| Example | In order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments. | The studio decided to remake the beloved classic film. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | successfully, well, quickly, be able to, can, be unable to, to, the ability to adapt, find it difficult to adapt, find it hard to adapt, for, from, specially adapted, for, from, specially adapted | remake a movie, remake a song, remake a game, remake a classic, remake in a new style |
| Antonyms | resist, reject, refuse | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Adapt to' vs. 'adapt for': Confusing these phrases., Using 'adopt' instead of 'adapt': These words have different meanings., Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what is being adapted. | 'Remake' is confused with 'make again', forgetting it's mainly for creative works., Using 'remake' without an object, as in 'I want to remake.', Using 'remake' in informal situations where 'copy' or 'duplicate' might fit better. |
| Usage notes | Use 'adapt' when talking about making changes to fit new conditions or requirements. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is often used in discussions about learning or adjusting to new environments. | Use 'remake' when discussing films, music, or other creative works that are redone. The term is neutral and suitable for various contexts, especially in discussions about adaptations. |
Frequently asked questions: Adapt vs Remake
What's the difference between Adapt and Remake?
Adapt: To change something so it works better in a new situation. Remake: To make something again or differently.
Which is more common: Adapt and Remake?
Adapt is the most common in everyday English.
Can I use Adapt and Remake interchangeably?
Not always. Adapt and Remake are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.