moderate (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdərət/

Definition

Not extreme, severe, or excessive; within reasonable limits.

Examples

• She has a moderate income, so she lives in a modest apartment.

• The company reported moderate growth this quarter, which was in line with expectations.

• He has a moderate opinion on the issue, not strongly for or against it.

How to Use moderate

moderate income (collocation)

An income that is not very high or very low. — "Families with a moderate income often struggle to afford housing in expensive cities."

moderate to (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate a range between two points, with the first point being less extreme. — "The temperature ranged from moderate to warm throughout the day."

Synonyms of moderate

Words with a similar meaning to moderate:

• mild
• reasonable
• temperate
• measured

Antonyms of moderate

Words with the opposite meaning to moderate:

• extreme
• radical

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