Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change

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Adapt

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Adjust

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Alter

Über 10.000 (seltener)B2verb

Change

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1verb
 AdaptAdjustAlterChange
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌst/","/əˈdʒʌsts/","/əˈdʒʌstɪd/","/əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌst/","/əˈdʒʌsts/","/əˈdʒʌstɪd/","/əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə//🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/
BedeutungTo change something so it works better in a new situation.To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable.To change something.to make something different
BeispielIn order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments.You need to adjust the brightness of your screen for better visibility.The dress was altered to fit better.I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Über 10.000 (seltener)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2B2B2A1
Wortartverbverbverbverb
Kollokationensuccessfully, 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 adaptedslightly, finely, automatically, for, quickly, rapidly, gradually, be difficult to, be hard to, need time to, toalter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personalityconsiderably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition
Antonymeresist, reject, refuseignore, neglect, remain unchangedpreserve, maintain, retainremain, stay
Häufige Fehler'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.Confused with 'adapt', which means changing to fit new conditions., Using 'adjust' as a noun, e.g., 'the adjust needs to be made' instead of 'the adjustment needs to be made'., Incorrectly assuming 'adjust' needs a preposition, e.g., 'adjust to something' instead of just 'adjust something'.Confusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse '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 'adjust' when talking about small changes. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual speech like slang conversations.Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.

Häufige Fragen: Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adapt, Adjust, Alter und Change?

Adapt: To change something so it works better in a new situation. Adjust: To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable. Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different

Sind Adapt, Adjust, Alter und Change auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Adapt: B2, Adjust: B2, Alter: B2, Change: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adapt, Adjust, Alter und Change?

Adapt: verb, Adjust: verb, Alter: verb, Change: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adapt: In order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments. Adjust: You need to adjust the brightness of your screen for better visibility. Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.

Kann ich Adapt, Adjust, Alter und Change austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adapt, Adjust, Alter und Change sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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