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When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Moderate
Top 2,000 (common)C1adjective
Ran as a moderate
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Moderate
| Moderate | Ran as a moderate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdərət/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdərət/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ræn əz ə ˈmɒdərət//🇺🇸 //ræn æz ə ˈmɑːdərət// |
| Meaning | Not too much or too little; average. | Acted in a balanced way, not extreme. |
| Example | students of moderate ability | He ran as a moderate during the election, appealing to both sides of the political spectrum. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, very, fairly, relatively, be, very, fairly, relatively, be, very, fairly, relatively | run as a moderate, moderate position, moderate viewpoint, moderate party, moderate approach |
| Antonyms | extreme, excessive, immoderate | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'moderation' which refers to the practice of avoiding extremes., Using 'moderate' when 'moderately' is needed, especially in adverbial contexts., Assuming 'moderate' always has a positive connotation; it can also imply something is lacking in intensity. | Confusing with 'ran as a radical' which implies extreme views., Using in contexts unrelated to politics or opinion., Misplacing the term in sentences where 'ran' is used for physical activity. |
| Usage notes | Use 'moderate' when describing something that is average or reasonable. It often applies to intensity, size, or quantity. It's appropriate in conversations about weather, exercise, or opinions, but might seem too vague in more specific contexts. | Used to describe a person or approach that avoids extremes. Appropriate in political or social discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Moderate vs Ran as a moderate
What's the difference between Moderate and Ran as a moderate?
Moderate: Not too much or too little; average. Ran as a moderate: Acted in a balanced way, not extreme.
Which is more common: Moderate and Ran as a moderate?
Moderate is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Moderate: students of moderate ability Ran as a moderate: He ran as a moderate during the election, appealing to both sides of the political spectrum.
Can I use Moderate and Ran as a moderate interchangeably?
Not always. Moderate and Ran as a moderate are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.