Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change vs Modify

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Adapt

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Adjust

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Alter

Über 10.000 (seltener) B2 verb

Change

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 verb

Modify

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 verb

	Adapt	Adjust	Alter	Change	Modify
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/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutung	To 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	Change something to make it better or different.
Beispiel	In 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.	You can modify the document by adding new sections.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Über 10.000 (seltener)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B2	B2	B2	A1	B2
Wortart	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Kollokationen	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	slightly, finely, automatically, for, quickly, rapidly, gradually, be difficult to, be hard to, need time to, to	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, 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	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something
Antonyme	resist, reject, refuse	ignore, neglect, remain unchanged	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, keep
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.	Confusing with 'modification', which is the noun form., Using 'modify' without an object, which is incorrect., Overusing 'modify' instead of synonyms like 'change' or 'adjust' in casual speech.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	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 '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'.	Use 'modify' when discussing changes to plans, documents, or objects. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, such as academic or business settings.

Häufige Fragen: Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change vs Modify

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

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 Modify: Change something to make it better or different.

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

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

Welche Wortart sind Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change und Modify?

Adapt: verb, Adjust: verb, Alter: verb, Change: verb, Modify: 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. Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections.

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

Nicht immer. Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change und Modify 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.