'Adapted' and 'adopted' are commonly confused words in English grammar. Understanding the difference between 'adapted' and 'adopted' is important to use them correctly in written and spoken English.
'Adapted' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'adapt'. It means to modify or adjust something to fit a new situation or environment.
'Adopted' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'adopt'. It means to take something as one's own or to legally take someone else's child as one's own.
Let's take a closer look at the meanings and usage of 'adapted' and 'adopted'.
| 'Adapted' | 'Adopted' |
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| The word 'adapted' is used to describe the action of modifying or adjusting something. | The word 'adopted' is used to describe the action of taking something as one's own or legally taking someone else's child as one's own. |
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To remember the difference between 'adapted' and 'adopted', it can be helpful to remember that 'adapted' is used when something is modified or adjusted, while 'adopted' is used when something is taken as one's own or legally taken as someone else's own.
Here are some examples of correct usage:
- The play was adapted for a younger audience. (meaning the play was modified to be suitable for a younger audience)
- They adopted a new business model. (meaning they took on a new business model as their own)
- The family adopted a child from another country. (meaning the family legally took someone else's child as their own)
Remembering the correct usage of 'adapted' and 'adopted' will improve your grammar and communication skills.
