2026-09-30

moderate

  • meaning:
    • (adjective) neither very high nor very low; within reasonable limits
    • (verb) to make something less extreme or to guide a discussion
  • nuance:
    • As an adjective, it describes degree; as a verb, it can mean reducing intensity or leading a meeting or online discussion.
  • example:
    • The change carries a moderate level of risk.
  • my sentence:
    • I will moderate the discussion so everyone has time to speak.