moderate

Elementary

/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/

adjective
not extreme

moderate in a sentence

  • “Luckily, the restaurant we chose had moderate prices; none of us have any money.”
  • “Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.”
  • “There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.”
  • “Drinking moderate amounts of coffee.”

What does “moderate” mean?

moderate (adjective) means not extreme. It is pronounced /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "moderate" mean?
moderate (adjective) means: not extreme
How do you pronounce "moderate"?
"moderate" is pronounced /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "moderate" in a sentence?
Here is "moderate" used in a sentence: Luckily, the restaurant we chose had moderate prices; none of us have any money.

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