Difference between: Adapt, Adept, and Adopt

Adapt, Adept, and Adopt

Similar sound and almost similar spellings, these words are really confusing aren't they?
However, they have completely different meanings. 'Adept' is an adjective, but 'adopt' and 'adapt' are verbs. Let's have a look at their meanings.

ADAPT

To change for a new situation or purpose, it means to get accustomed to something. It is a verb and it can be either transitive or intransitive.
E. g.

She has adapted to work life.

The movie was adapted from a book.

ADEPT

An adjective which means good at doing something difficult. It is most often used with the preposition 'at'.
E. g.

He is adept at using computers.

They are adept at this form of dancing.

ADOPT

A verb which means, to legally take something as your own or to begin using something. It is always transitive.
E. g.

Rene was adopted as a child.

We have adopted a new manner of work.