Synonyms for Adjust
Definition of adjust
- verb
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
- place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table"
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "adjust"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like adapt, align, conform can replace "adjust" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "adjust" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Adjust" in song lyrics
See how adjust is used in real songs:
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"Thinkin of society and how he must adjust"
7A3 — Mad Mad World -
"We've changed the way we move so man up if you can't adjust"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. f/ B-Real, Eminem — Real 911 -
"But I just adjust"
Buckshot & 9th Wonder f/ Phonte — Birdz Fly the Coup