moderate
Translation
moderate, reasonable, temperate
Examples
He has a moderate amount of work.
He has a moderate amount of work.
She holds moderate political views.
She holds moderate political views.
Please moderate your tone of voice.
Please moderate your tone of voice.
Grammar Patterns
((moderate)) ((noun)) (a moderate amount/level of sth.) The doctor recommended moderate exercise.
((sth.)) to moderate (sth.) Please moderate your tone of voice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reasonable, temperate; Antonyms: extreme, excessive
Etymology
From Latin 'moderatus', meaning 'kept within limits'. 'Modus' means 'measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'moderator' in a debate, who keeps things in the middle, not too extreme.