C2
adapt vs adept
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adaptverb/əˈdæpt/ | Meaning to change your behavior or ideas to suit a new situation; also to change something for a new use | Goes with adapt to | Example It took me a few months to adapt to life in a big city. |
| adeptadjective/əˈdept/ | Meaning very skillful at doing something, especially something difficult | Goes with adept at | Example She is adept at handling difficult customers without losing her temper. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He is highly at negotiating with difficult clients.