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change vs adapt

adapt vs change

change is a noun but adapt is not a noun.

change and adapt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
change Yes No Yes No
adapt No No Yes No
As verbs, adapt is a hyponym of change; that is, adapt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • adapt: make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Other hyponyms of change include alternate, jump, crackle, modulate, avianise, avianize, move, accommodate, let out, widen, take in, branch out, broaden, diversify, diversify, radiate, narrow, narrow down, specialise, specialize, honeycomb, break.
change (noun) adapt (noun)
the action of changing something
a different or fresh set of clothes
a thing that is different
a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
change (verb) adapt (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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