Word
moderately
Phoneticsmod·er·ate·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɑdɝətɫi/
UK/mˈɒdəɹətli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01to a medium degree
B1 · Intermediate
adv. to a medium extent; more than a little but less than a lot.
adv. to a medium or fair degree; indicating a position on a scale that is neither extreme nor negligible.
“The hotel was moderately priced, so it was perfect for our budget.”
“The results of the initial study were only moderately successful, suggesting that the treatment requires further refinement before a large-scale trial.”
Usage
Usually placed before adjectives or adverbs to modify their intensity.
Synonyms
02in a controlled way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. doing something in a sensible way without going to extremes.
adv. in a moderate or temperate manner; avoiding excess or intensity in behavior or action.
“He exercises moderately every day to stay healthy without getting injured.”
“The minister spoke moderately about the proposed changes, careful not to alienate the more radical members of his party.”
Usage
Often follows the verb it modifies.
Synonyms
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “moderately” in context.
Adjective
01. moderately high
“The doctor said that your blood pressure is moderately high, so you should watch your diet.”
adv + adj
Etymology
From Middle English moderately, moderatelye, moderatliche, moderatly, modiratli; equivalent to moderate + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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