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Definition moderate in British English

moderate adjective

adjective
/ˈmɒd(ə)rət/
1

neither very great nor very small in amount, size, strength, or degree

Example

Cook the spinach over a moderate heat.

Example

This month has seen a moderate increase in house prices.

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medium moderate medium-sized
Example

She was on the moderate wing of the party.

Example

The tone of his speech was quite moderate.

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
2.1

doing, eating, or drinking only sensible amounts of something

Example

a moderate drinker (=of alcohol)

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
Definition moderate in British English