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mod

Pronunciation: [mɒd]

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Learn how to use mod in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “fashion”

(noun) mod is a term used to describe a style or movement, often related to music and fashion from the 1960s. This style is characterized by sharp suits and a love for modern jazz.

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In the 1960s, many young people embraced the mod style with their colorful clothes and cool scooters.

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She doesn't really like the mod look; she prefers more casual outfits.

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What do you think makes someone a mod?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to mod means to modify something, especially in video games. This is when players change the original game to add new features or enhance their experience.

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He likes to mod his video games to create new levels and characters.

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She didn't mod the game, so it played the same way as before.

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Have you ever tried to mod a game before?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) mod is short for a mathematical operation that finds the remainder after division. For example, if you divide 10 by 3, the result of 10 mod 3 is 1, because 1 is what’s left over.

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In math class, we learned that 14 mod 5 equals 4.

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She forgot to use mod in her calculations, so her answer was incorrect.

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What is 9 mod 2?

Context: “music”

(adjective) mod can describe a type of music that has certain characteristics – often upbeat and rich in rhythm. It can also relate to a specific musical period.

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The band's new song has a mod feel that gets everyone dancing.

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That song doesn't sound mod; it feels more like a slow ballad.

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What makes a song mod rather than something else?

How to pronounce mod

Pronunciation: [mɒd]

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