Both Uses
adapt
in
The Catcher in the Rye
(Edited)
- He adapts himself very well to things.
p. 71.9 *adapts = adjusts (changes to fit different situations)
- I mean he really knows how to adapt himself.
p. 71.9adapt = change to fit into different situations
Definitions:
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(1)
(adapt as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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(2)
(adapted as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)