adjust

/əˈd͡ʒʌst/verb

Elementary

To modify.

To improve or rectify.

To settle an insurance claim.

To change to fit circumstances.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

change edit measure modify set

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dust fust gust hust just must rust crust trust disgust

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bub buc bud bug bum bun bus but cub cum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

sgt gest jent jets jett jfet juts giant digest fidget

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