Adjust
'ædʒ.əst)
verbBeginner🔥Very CommonAction
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Definitions
1
make minor changes to (something) so that it is better or more comfortable.
'ædʒ.əst)
verbneutralBeginner
Action
make something suitable for a new purpose
They adjusted the temperature to make it more comfortable.
💡 Simply: make small changes to make (something) better
More Examples
2
She adjusted her work schedule to accommodate her new hobby.
3
They adjusted their spending habits after the price increase.
How It's Used
General
"He adjusted his diet to improve his health."
From Old French 'ajuster' meaning 'to align, adjust'. Ultimately from Latin 'adjustare', meaning 'to arrange, adjust'.
The word was first used in the late 15th century.
Memory tip
Think of adjusting a mirror by making small movements until it is perfect.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"arrange, adjust"
Base: adjust
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Common misspellings
adjsutadustadjusst
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Usage
85%Spoken
90%Written