B2
adapted vs adopted
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adaptedadjective/əˈdæp.tɪd/ | Meaning changed so that it fits a new use or situation | Goes with — | Example This book is an adapted version of the original story for young readers. |
| adoptedadjective/əˈdɑːp.tɪd/ | Meaning legally taken into a family as a child, or chosen and used as your own | Goes with adopted child | Example They love their adopted daughter as much as any parent could. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The couple met their daughter at the airport.