Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with moderate in American Collocation
moderate
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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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.