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readjust

Readjust (verb) means to adjust something again, or to adapt once more to changed circumstances. Example: “It took her a few weeks to readjust to life back home.”

verb
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To adjust something again, or to adapt once more to changed circumstances.
"It took her a few weeks to readjust to life back home."

How to use readjust

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo adjust or settle in again after a change.

Common pairings
readjust to civilian life readjust the settings

Word forms

readjusted past tense, readjusts singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus "adjust."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “readjust” mean?

The word “readjust” means to adjust something again, or to adapt once more to changed circumstances. In plain terms, to adjust or settle in again after a change.

How do you use “readjust” in a sentence?

Here is “readjust” used in a sentence: “It took her a few weeks to readjust to life back home.”

What part of speech is “readjust”?

“Readjust” is a verb.

What is the meaning of readjust?

"readjust" (verb) means to adjust something again, or to adapt once more to changed circumstances.

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