Common Mistakes in English: Adapt vs Adopt

There are some very common mistakes in English that even native English speakers make.

‘Adapt’ means to change something and make it suitable for a specific use or situation. ‘Adopt’ means to make something one’s own.

Examples of adapt and adopt:

The key to success is often the ability to adapt.

Martin and Anna adopted two orphans.


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