Adapt vs Adjust vs Modify

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Adapt

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Adjust

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Modify

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb
 AdaptAdjustModify
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌst/","/əˈdʒʌsts/","/əˈdʒʌstɪd/","/əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌst/","/əˈdʒʌsts/","/əˈdʒʌstɪd/","/əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/
BedeutungTo change something so it works better in a new situation.To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable.Change something to make it better or 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.You can modify the document by adding new sections.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2B2B2
Wortartverbverbverb
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, toconsiderably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something
Antonymeresist, reject, refuseignore, neglect, remain unchangedmaintain, 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 '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 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 '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 Modify

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adapt, Adjust 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. Modify: Change something to make it better or different.

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

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

Welche Wortart sind Adapt, Adjust und Modify?

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

Kann ich Adapt, Adjust und Modify austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adapt, Adjust 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.

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