moderately
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a moderate manner; to a moderate degree: Without excess or extremes; within reasonable limits. 2. To a moderately sufficient extent or degree: Fairly; reasonably; somewhat.
Usage
The adverb "moderately" is used to describe an action performed in a measured, controlled way or to qualify an adjective/adverb, indicating it is true to a fair but not extreme degree. It often implies a middle ground.
Examples
- Modifying a verb:
- He drinks moderately. (He does not drink excessively.)
- She argued her point moderately and calmly. (She argued without becoming extreme or angry.)
- Modifying an adjective:
- The exam was moderately difficult. (It was somewhat difficult, but not extremely so.)
- It was a moderately successful event. (The event had a fair degree of success.)
- Modifying an adverb:
- She performed moderately well in the interview. (Her performance was acceptable, not outstanding or poor.)
Advanced Usage
- "Moderately priced": A common collocation meaning having a price that is neither very high nor very low; reasonably priced.
- The restaurant offers moderately priced lunches.
- Used to temper statements and avoid absolute claims, making them sound more measured and accurate.
- "The changes have been moderately effective so far."
Variants and Related Words
- Moderate (adjective): Average in amount, intensity, or quality; not extreme.
- The climate here is moderate.
- Moderate (verb): To make or become less extreme, intense, or violent.
- She moderated her tone.
- Moderation (noun): The avoidance of excess or extremes.
- He believes in doing everything in moderation.
Synonyms
- Reasonably: To a fair or acceptable degree.
- Fairly: To a moderate degree; quite.
- Somewhat: To a moderate extent or degree.
- Averagely: Around the middle of a scale of evaluation.
Antonyms
- Extremely: To a very great degree.
- Excessively: To an undue degree; too much.
- Immoderately: In an extreme or uncontrolled way.
- Very: In a high degree.
Adverb
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with moderation; in a moderate manner
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he drinks moderately
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to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
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pretty big
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pretty bad
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jolly decent of him
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the shoes are priced reasonably
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he is fairly clever with computers
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