ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ADJUST
From Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ADJUST
PRESENT
Present
I adjust
you adjust
he/she/it adjusts
we adjust
you adjust
they adjust
Present continuous
I am adjusting
you are adjusting
he/she/it is adjusting
we are adjusting
you are adjusting
they are adjusting
Present perfect
I have adjusted
you have adjusted
he/she/it has adjusted
we have adjusted
you have adjusted
they have adjusted
Present perfect continuous
I have been adjusting
you have been adjusting
he/she/it has been adjusting
we have been adjusting
you have been adjusting
they have been adjusting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I adjusted
you adjusted
he/she/it adjusted
we adjusted
you adjusted
they adjusted
Past continuous
I was adjusting
you were adjusting
he/she/it was adjusting
we were adjusting
you were adjusting
they were adjusting
Past perfect
I had adjusted
you had adjusted
he/she/it had adjusted
we had adjusted
you had adjusted
they had adjusted
Past perfect continuous
I had been adjusting
you had been adjusting
he/she/it had been adjusting
we had been adjusting
you had been adjusting
they had been adjusting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will adjust
you will adjust
he/she/it will adjust
we will adjust
you will adjust
they will adjust
Future continuous
I will be adjusting
you will be adjusting
he/she/it will be adjusting
we will be adjusting
you will be adjusting
they will be adjusting
Future perfect
I will have adjusted
you will have adjusted
he/she/it will have adjusted
we will have adjusted
you will have adjusted
they will have adjusted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been adjusting
you will have been adjusting
he/she/it will have been adjusting
we will have been adjusting
you will have been adjusting
they will have been adjusting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would adjust
you would adjust
he/she/it would adjust
we would adjust
you would adjust
they would adjust
Conditional continuous
I would be adjusting
you would be adjusting
he/she/it would be adjusting
we would be adjusting
you would be adjusting
they would be adjusting
Conditional perfect
I would have adjust
you would have adjust
he/she/it would have adjust
we would have adjust
you would have adjust
they would have adjust
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been adjusting
you would have been adjusting
he/she/it would have been adjusting
we would have been adjusting
you would have been adjusting
they would have been adjusting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you adjust
we let´s adjust
you adjust
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
adjusting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «ADJUST»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
adjust.
I think if you're writing from the heart, very often, the subject matter will adjust as you age... but you try to write the best song you can possibly write. For us, we have the same basic elements that make up the America sound.
It's a tough transition really for theater actors to adjust to television or film, and all of these years later, I still have a tendency to play it too big.
I adjust my priorities according to the most important project I'm involved in at the time.
We talked to the referees before the game; there's always new situations to adjust, for the refs and for us as well. Even on the ice, it's good for players to talk and interact with the referee.
Learn to adjust yourself to the conditions you have to endure, but make a point of trying to alter or correct conditions so that they are most favorable to you.
In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our Nation. As my high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, used to say: 'We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.'
I fix the human chassis, I tune up human engines, I recharge human batteries, and I adjust human transmissions.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
The 3-hour Diet is absolutely safe - in fact it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle! Once you reach your goal weight, you just adjust the portion sizes slightly to maintain that optimal weight.
I had a wonderful childhood, which is tough because it's hard to adjust to a miserable adulthood.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADJUST»
Discover the use of
adjust in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
adjust and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Imperative to
Adjust?: Skill Formation in England and Germany
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--European University Institute, 2009.
2
101 Ways to
Adjust to High School
Provides tips and activities to help students adjust to high school, covering such topics as extracurricular activities, time management, peer pressure, homework, social life, and study skills.
Adjust Your Set adds a further dimension to the impressive body of work by one of Canada's finest and most popular poets, Linda Stitt.
4
The Compass Book: Maintain, Repair and
Adjust Your Own Compass
Leads the way to a useful understanding of how to repair and maintain and adjust the marine compass. Indicates when to seek the training and experience of a professional adjuster.
5
Voice of America: Management Actions Needed to
Adjust to a ...
Reviews the Voice of America's progress in modernizing its facilities, steps to cut programs and operations in response to decreased funding, and actions to adopt broadcasting strategies reflecting changing technology and world events.
Danny R Burton, Jess T Ford, John L Brummet, Lenora R Fuller, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL A FFAIRS DIV, Thomas J Schulz, 1992
6
The Civilian Life Field Manual: How to
Adjust to the ...
Inside this book are: Strategies for dealing with stress and daily challenges Techniques for applying old and new skills Perspectives for understanding and coping with the civilian world Common problems and how to overcome them Keys for how ...
Psy D. Jeremy P. Crosby, 2010
7
"Why Do We Have to Move?": Helping Your Child
Adjust-With ...
A lighthearted and reassuring guide features a read-aloud format that addresses common fears and questions regarding moving
8
Counseling in Audiologic Practice: Helping Patients and ...
This text examines the range of emotions experienced by parents following the diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss as well as the less recognized emotional impact accompanying adult hearing loss.
John Greer Clark, Kristina M. English, 2004
9
Pre-departure management of expatriates - Effective enough ...
The increasing globalisation of the world results in the internationalisation of companies which are impelled to send their most skilled employees abroad in order to conduct cross-border activities and to support the subsidiaries for a ...
10
Harry the Happy Caterpillar Grows: Helping Children
Adjust ...
When his teacher starts talking about changing into butterflies Harry is scared, but then he realizes that change is good.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADJUST»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
adjust is used in the context of the following news items.
Position series: How will Cowboys adjust to Rolando McClain …
Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) reacts after getting a penalty called on him while defending Detroit Lions tight end ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
Iowa City schools to adjust staffing based on new formula
IOWA CITY — Some Iowa City school aides, secretaries and administrators will be placed in different buildings this fall as part of a new staffing ... «The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines, Jul 15»
It took time to adjust: Neale
It took Fremantle time to adjust to wintery conditions at Domain Stadium on Sunday afternoon, according to midfielder Lachie Neale. «Fremantle Dockers, Jul 15»
Avista trying new way to adjust for fixed costs
July 5, 2015 in City, Idaho, Region. Avista trying new way to adjust for fixed costs. By Becky Kramer The Spokesman-Review. Print; Email ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
Suns must adjust after losing out on Aldridge
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns vaulted from long shots to finalists in the bid to land coveted free agent LaMarcus Aldridge. But finishing ... «NBA.com, Jul 15»
Children With Autism Don't Adjust Sniffing Time for Bad Smells
When most people come across a pleasant scent, such as a nice perfume or freshly baked cookies, they typically take a good long sniff. «PsychCentral.com, Jul 15»
Managers must adjust during interleague play
PITTSBURGH - Around 11 a.m. on Friday morning, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle walked to his office down the service tunnel at PNC Park. «The Daily Times, Jul 15»
Fantasy owners must adjust Antonio Gates' value after suspension
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates enjoyed a fantasy football revival in 2014, catching 69 passes for 821 yards and 12 touchdowns in ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
Dead Detroit hoarder's abandoned pigs adjust to new life
Rescued Detroit pigs, Sgt. Sunshine. Cpl. Park, enjoy their new home at Monroe's Devoted Barn Two pigs were rescued from a feces-filled ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
Garmin's Clever New Bike Lights Adjust Automatically Based on …
When connected to one of Garmin's Edge GPS devices, the Varia headlight uses your cycling speed to automatically adjust the throw of light. «Lifehacker UK, Jul 15»