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Pronunciation: [/moʊd/]

Word

mode: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use mode in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a set of musical notes that create a particular feeling or sound. Like a musical pattern that makes you feel happy or sad.

Example

The song was played in a lively mode that got everyone dancing.

Example

The somber mode of the music made the audience feel melancholic.

Example

What mode is most commonly used in jazz music?

Context: “fashion”

(noun) a particular style or trend that is popular at a certain time. Like when people all start wearing the same type of clothing because it's currently in fashion.

Example

The retro mode of clothing from the 80s is making a comeback.

Example

She refused to follow the current mode of wearing oversized clothes.

Example

What mode of fashion do you think will be popular next season?

Context: “computing”

(noun) the way in which a software or device operates or functions. Like the different settings on your phone that control how it behaves.

Example

Change the mode on the camera to capture better night shots.

Example

The device froze because it was stuck in the wrong mode.

Example

Do you know how to switch the mode on this app to make it more user-friendly?

How to pronounce mode

Pronunciation: [/moʊd/]

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