CEFR A1

modern

adjective

Meaning

Belonging to the present time or a recent time.

Examples

This is a very modern building.
Modern technology has changed our lives.

Synonyms: new, current, contemporary, up-to-date

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modern (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdən/

Definition

Belonging to the present time or a recent time.

Examples

This is a very modern building.
Modern technology has changed our lives.
He prefers modern music to classical music.

Synonyms of modern

Words with a similar meaning to modern:

new
current
contemporary
up-to-date

Antonyms of modern

Words with the opposite meaning to modern:

old
ancient
traditional

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