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moderately

Pronunciation: [ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li]

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Learn how to use moderately in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “intensity”

(adverb) when something is done to a fair or reasonable amount, but not too much. It’s like when you’re not too hot or too cold, you’re just warm enough.

Example

She was moderately happy with her test results, feeling satisfied but knowing she could do better.

Example

He was not moderately loud; he was shouting at the top of his lungs.

Example

Do you think the soup is moderately spicy or too hot?

Context: “level of activity”

(adverb) when talking about doing something at a balanced level without overdoing it. Like if you exercise a little but not too much.

Example

They trained moderately this week to prepare for the race.

Example

She did not exercise moderately; she worked out too hard every day.

Example

Are you working out moderately to stay healthy?

How to pronounce moderately

Pronunciation: [ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li]

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