CEFR A2

moderate

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: mild, reasonable, temperate, measured

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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."

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