adapted

adjective
UK: /əˈdæptɪd/
US: /əˈdæptɪd/

  1. Changed to be suitable for a new situation or purpose.

    1. The movie was adapted from a book I read last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many buildings have been adapted for use as offices to meet the demands of new businesses. [ ] [ ]

  2. Modified to fit changed circumstances; well-suited.

    1. The plant is well adapted to the dry desert climate now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new employee quickly adapted to the company culture and became a valued team member. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjusted altered fitted acclimated
adapted verb

  1. Changed something to suit different conditions or uses.

    1. She adapted quickly to the new school rules at the start. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company adapted its products to appeal to a younger demographic. [ ] [ ]

  2. Modified or adjusted oneself to different conditions or environment.

    1. It takes time to adapted to living in a foreign country alone now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The refugees struggled to adapted to their new life after fleeing their homeland. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adapted" in English means: Changed to be suitable for a new situation or purpose., Modified to fit changed circumstances; well-suited..

The phonetic transcription of "adapted" is /əˈdæptɪd/ in British English and /əˈdæptɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adapted": adjusted, altered, fitted, acclimated.

Example usage of "adapted": "The movie was adapted from a book I read last year.". More examples on the page.