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moderately

mod·er·ate
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    • [adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb mod-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt/
    • /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb mod-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt/

Definitions of moderately word

  • adjective moderately kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price. 1
  • adjective moderately of medium quantity, extent, or amount: a moderate income. 1
  • adjective moderately mediocre or fair: moderate talent. 1
  • adjective moderately calm or mild, as of the weather. 1
  • adjective moderately of or relating to moderates, as in politics or religion. 1
  • noun moderately a person who is moderate in opinion or opposed to extreme views and actions, especially in politics or religion. 1

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Origin of moderately

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English moderate (adj.), moderaten (v.) < Latin moderātus (past participle of moderārī to restrain, control), equivalent to moderā- verb stem (see modest) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Moderately

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

moderately popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for moderately

adv moderately

  • fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
  • rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • quite — completely, wholly, or entirely: quite the reverse; not quite finished.
  • somewhat — in some measure or degree; to some extent: not angry, just somewhat disturbed.

adverb moderately

  • abstemiously — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
  • soberly — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • ascetically — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
  • discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
  • judiciously — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.

Antonyms for moderately

adv moderately

  • immoderate — not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.
  • unlimitedly — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.

adverb moderately

  • unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
  • excessively — To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately.
  • extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
  • immoderately — In an immoderate manner.

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