Moderate
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdərət/
Moderate (adjective)
- Not too much or too little; average in amount or degree.
- Calm and reasonable, not showing strong emotions or opinions.
Examples
- The weather was moderate, neither too hot nor too cold.
- She prefers moderate exercise to avoid injury.
Common collocations: moderate temperature, moderate pace, moderate amount, moderate view, moderate response
Moderate (verb)
- To make something less extreme or intense.
Examples
- They tried to moderate their language during the debate.
- The teacher moderated the discussion to keep it civil.
Moderate (noun)
- A person who holds balanced or middle-ground views.
Examples
- As a moderate, she often mediates between opposing sides.
- Moderates tend to support compromise in politics.