What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adjusts
Example
I need to adjust the volume on my phone. [adjust: verb]
Example
She adjusted her schedule to accommodate the new project. [adjusted: past tense]
tweak
Example
I just need to tweak the settings on my camera to get the perfect shot. [tweak: verb]
Example
He made a few tweaks to the design to make it more user-friendly. [tweaks: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Adjust is more commonly used than tweak in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts. Tweak is more informal and may be less familiar to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between adjusts and tweak?
While both adjust and tweak can be used in formal and informal contexts, adjust is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
