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ad·just
 adjust
- pronunciation:
juhst
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verb |
| inflections: |
adjusted, adjusting, adjusts |
| definition 1: |
to bring to a better state or position; make fit.
I adjusted my shirt collar.
- synonyms:
- adapt, fit, right, set
- antonyms:
- disorder
- similar words:
- accommodate, alter, change, correct, fashion, fix, modify, mold, repair, shape
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| definition 2: |
to change or adapt.
He adjusted the rules so that the children could have more time for recess.- synonyms:
- adapt, alter, fit, modify
- similar words:
- change, coordinate, mold, shape
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| definition 3: |
to change in order to fit in; get used to.
I'm still adjusting to the new school.- synonyms:
- adapt, conform
- similar words:
- naturalize, suit
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| related words: |
align, amend, balance, hitch, prime, qualify, recline, scale, service, shade, tailor, time, tune |
| derivations: |
adjustable (adj.), adjustably (adv.), adjuster (n.) |
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