adjective · neutral
adaptable
/əˈdæptəbl/a·DAP·ta·ble
Able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or environments.
Examples
“Good teachers are adaptable and change their methods depending on the class.”
“Children tend to be more adaptable to new routines than adults.”
“An adaptable curriculum allows schools to respond quickly to new needs.”
Band 8 sentence
“An adaptable workforce is essential for companies facing rapid technological change.”
Collocations
- adaptable to
- highly adaptable
Word family
Common mistakes
My phone adapt to the new system.→My phone adapts to the new system.
He is very adaptable person.→He is a very adaptable person.
Say it for a higher band
5flexible→6versatile→7+adaptable
Synonyms
flexible
Easily confused
adjustable
“The chair is adjustable for height, but the teacher is adaptable to different classes.”
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