square vs adapt

adapt vs square

square is a noun but adapt is not a noun.

square is an adjective but adapt is not an adjective.

square and adapt both are verbs.

square is an adverb but adapt is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
square	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
adapt	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adapt is a hypernym of square; that is, adapt is a word with a broader meaning than square:

square: cause to match, as of ideas or acts
adapt: adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

Other hypernyms of square include adjust, conform.

square (noun)	adapt (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
the product of two equal terms
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
something approximating the shape of a square

square (adjective)	adapt (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment

square (verb)	adapt (verb)
make square	make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
raise to the second power	adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
turn the oar, while rowing
turn the paddle; in canoeing
position so as to be square
pay someone and settle a debt
be compatible with
cause to match, as of ideas or acts

square (adverb)	adapt (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape

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