wire vs adapt

wire is a noun but adapt is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of wire include accommodate.

wire (noun)	adapt (noun)
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
a message transmitted by telegraph
the finishing line on a racetrack

wire (verb)	adapt (verb)
equip for use with electricity	make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
send cables, wires, or telegrams	adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
fasten with wire
string on a wire
provide with electrical circuits