Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change vs Modify

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Adapt

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Adjust

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Alter

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) B2 verb

Change

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Modify

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

	Adapt	Adjust	Alter	Change	Modify
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/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/"]/
Significado	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.
Exemplo	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.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2	B2	A1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	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
Antônimos	resist, reject, refuse	ignore, neglect, remain unchanged	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, keep
Erros comuns	'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.
Notas de uso	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.

Perguntas frequentes: Adapt vs Adjust vs Alter vs Change vs Modify

Qual é a diferença entre Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change e 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.

Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change e Modify estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Adapt: B2, Adjust: B2, Alter: B2, Change: A1, Modify: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change e Modify?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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.

Posso usar Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change e Modify de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change e Modify são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.