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moderate

The word “moderate” has 3 syllables: mod-er-ate

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/

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In the thesaurus, “moderate” has 116 synonyms and 109 antonyms.

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Synonyms for moderate

Antonyms for moderate

Meanings of moderate

  • noun
    1. One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
    2. One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.
  • verb
    1. To reduce the excessiveness of (something).
    2. To become less excessive.
    3. To preside over (something) as a moderator.
    4. To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.
  • adjective
    1. Not excessive; acting in moderation.
    2. Mediocre.
    3. Average priced; standard-deal.
    4. Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
    5. Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

Example Sentences

  • The climate in this region is moderate compared to the extreme heat in the desert.
  • He takes a moderate approach to solving political issues.
  • Daily exercise at a moderate level is good for your health.
  • The teacher tried to moderate the heated debate between the students.
  • As a moderate, she prefers compromise over extreme positions.

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