Which should you use, adapt or adept? The verb adapt means to change something to suit a new situation. The adjective adept means to be skilful at doing something.
| Incorrect: |
We have to
adept to changes. |
| Correct: |
We have to
adapt to changes. |
| Incorrect: |
He is
adapt at playing the corporate game. |
| Correct: |
He is
adept at playing the corporate game. |
