adjusted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have become comfortable in a new place or situation.
v.to have adapted to a new environment or set of circumstances.
Simple“It took a few months, but she finally adjusted to living in a big city.”
In context“The students quickly adjusted to the rigorous demands of the university curriculum after a challenging first semester.”
UsageUsually takes the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or gerund.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.changed to be more fair or accurate, often regarding money or data.
adj.modified to account for specific factors such as inflation, bias, or external variables to provide a more accurate representation.
Simple“The bank looked at our adjusted income after taxes were taken out.”
In context“Economists prefer to use figures adjusted for inflation to compare the country's growth over several decades.”
UsageCommonly used in financial and statistical contexts before a noun.
SynonymsAntonymsunadjustedraw
“He added that meal plans had been adjusted “when fresh resupply was unavailable”, but not a single meal had been missed.”
“The Consumer Affairs Department recommends that even if vision is less than ideal, the glasses should always be worn when looking directly at the sun and not be removed or adjusted.”