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- pronunciation:
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juhst
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
adjusts, adjusting, adjusted |
definition 1: |
to bring to a more desirable, fitting, or correct state, relationship, position, or the like.
You can easily adjust your seat belt if it's uncomfortable.The water temperature was too hot, so I adjusted it.
- synonyms:
- adapt, align, fit, proportion, regulate, right, set, suit
- antonyms:
- derange, disorder
- similar words:
- accommodate, alter, change, conform, correct, fashion, fine-tune, fix, key, modify, modulate, mold, repair, shape
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definition 2: |
to change or adapt.
They will have to adjust their behavior when they go to that new school.- synonyms:
- accommodate, adapt, alter, fashion, fit, modify
- similar words:
- change, coordinate, key, modulate, mold, shape
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definition 3: |
in insurance, to settle (a claim).
The company is still adjusting flood claims.- synonyms:
- settle
- similar words:
- arbitrate, finalize, redress, resolve
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related words: |
acclimate, align, allay, amend, hitch, modulate, prime, qualify, recline, reconcile, scale, service, shade, size, suit, tailor, time, trim, true, tune |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to fit into or adapt oneself to conditions (often fol. by "to").
I have never really adjusted to this cold climate.- synonyms:
- acclimate, accommodate, adapt, conform, fit
- similar words:
- assimilate, coordinate, naturalize, orient, suit
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definition 2: |
to become adapted.
- synonyms:
- acclimate, accommodate, adapt
- similar words:
- alter, assimilate, conform, modify, suit
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related words: |
amend, balance, recline |
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derivations: |
adjustable (adj.), adjustably (adv.), adjuster (n.), adjustor (n.) |
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