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Common collocations with moderate in American Collocation

moderate adjective

US /ˈmɑd(ə)rət/

when compared with others

comparatively
relatively

Reactions to the announcement were relatively moderate.

very

very

She congratulated him on his very moderate speech.

relating to politics

politically

I would vote for any politically moderate party at the moment.

rather

fairly
quite

The path can be muddy, even after quite moderate amounts of rainfall.

surprisingly

surprisingly

Toronto has a surprisingly moderate climate.

number, degree, or size

amount
degree
level
number
size

Eat only moderate amounts of dairy products.

speed

pace
speed

The tour pace is moderate with generally easy walking.

increase or growth

growth
increase

In horses, a moderate increase in body temperature is not a disadvantage.

money paid, earned, or charged

charge
cost
fee
income
price
rent
tax

They have a good selection of wines at moderate prices.

eating food or drinking alcohol

consumption
drinking
intake

Most people suffer no ill effects from the moderate consumption of alcohol.

weather

breeze
climate
rain
rainfall
temperature
visibility

Areas of yellow on the map indicate moderate rainfall.

exercise

activity
exercise

Adults should take half an hour of moderate exercise five times a week.