adjust
Meaning
To adjust means to change something slightly in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "adjust" with "adapt," as the former refers to minor changes while the latter implies a broader change in response to new conditions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
wakes
early
to
study
at
her
small
desk
by
the
window
.
She
adjusts
the
blinds
to
reduce
glare
on
her
laptop
screen
so
she
can
read
more
comfortably
.
Then
she
makes
a
cup
of
tea
and
brings
it
back
,
careful
not
to
spill
it
on
her
papers
.
As
she
works
,
she
changes
the
text
size
and
moves
a
lamp
closer
because
the
room
is
still
dim
.
By
late
morning
she
feels
more
focused
and
ready
to
finish
the
assignment
.
Common Phrases
adjust to
adjust the settings
adjust expectations
Synonyms
Antonyms
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