Definition: 1. That is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. 2. Not extreme. 3. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. 4. Make less strong or intense; soften.
Use 'moderate' in a sentence:
1. Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat.
2. Unlike extreme poverty, moderate poverty generally refers to conditions of life in which basic needs are met, but barely.
3. More moderate conditions support moist forests.
4. The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case.
5. The United States is a land rich in mineral resources and fertile farm soil, together with a moderate climate.
6. Her conqueror, Senator Pete Wilson, is a diffident, moderate man.
7. Without Westcott's moderating influence, Mathers's autocratic manner became unbearable.
8. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.
9. The team enjoyed only moderate success last season.
10. He was an easygoing man of very moderate views.
11. You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc.
12. Lasik is best for moderate, not severe, vision problems.
13. Moreover, some studies suggest that even moderate drinking may increase the incidence of breast and colon cancer.
14. Cook over a moderate heat.
15. Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal.
16. The wind is moderating.
17. He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues.
18. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views.
19. He is moderate in drinking.
20. If the moderate end of the legal community has its way, the information on products might actually be provided for the benefit of customers and not as protection against legal liability.
21. The new centre-right government's radical objectives are often couched in moderate terms.
22. There were three moderate climbs to just below the 450 feet contour.
23. But you must be more moderate in your drinking. Too much wine can easily lead to serious trouble!
24. A moderate increase in both investment and consumption will play an active role in stimulating the market.
25. Futures prices recovered from sharp early declines to end with moderate losses.
26. The soldiers did not bother to moderate their coarse humour in her presence.
27. What about moderate poverty?
28. People living in moderate poverty have the resources to keep themselves alive, but only at a very basic level.
29. A moderate earthquake struck the northeastern United States early on Saturday.
30. The prime minister and the moderates are not yet home and dry.
31. Most drugs offer either no real improvement or, at best, only moderate improvements.
32. The television debate was moderated by a law professor.
33. One useful way is to distinguish between three degrees of poverty—extreme poverty, moderate poverty, and relative poverty.
34. We were able to keep some moderate and conservative Democrats on board.
35. Place the saucepan over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not boiling.
36. Moderates are plagiarizing his ideas in hopes of wooing voters.
37. Several pupils were designated as having moderate or severe learning difficulties.
38. The chops should be cooked over moderate heat to prevent excessive charring.
39. He expressed his appreciation for what he called Saudi Arabia's moderate and realistic oil policies.
40. By evening the wind had moderated slightly.
41. Moderate Republicans gathered together to plan for the future.
42. Both countries have called for a moderate approach to the use of force.
43. I have briefly explained to you how poverty can be distinguished as extreme poverty, moderate poverty, and relative poverty.
44. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.
45. He was on the cusp between small acting roles and moderate fame.
