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obey vs adapt

adapt vs obey

obey and adapt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obey No No Yes No
adapt No No Yes No
As verbs, adapt is a hypernym of obey; that is, adapt is a word with a broader meaning than obey:
  • obey: be obedient to
  • adapt: adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Other hypernyms of obey include adjust, conform.
obey (verb) adapt (verb)
be obedient to make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Difference between obey and adapt

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