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Word | Past | Past Participle | Third Person Singular | Gerund | Meaning | Example Sentence | Example Expression | Example Expression Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocations |
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#5671
⚛️
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molecule
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
noun
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The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
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A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. |
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particle, atom, compound, element
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macromolecule, bulk
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water molecule, molecule structure, molecule formation, organic molecule
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#5672
⚠️
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monition
/məˈnɪʃən/
noun
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A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
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The priest gave a monition against dishonesty. |
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warning, caution, admonition, advice
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encouragement, approval
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religious monition, stern monition, monition from priest, monition letter
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#5673
🐕
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mongrel
/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/
noun
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A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
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The stray dog was a friendly mongrel. |
mongrel nation |
a country with people of mixed origins
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mixed-breed, mutt, crossbreed, hybrid
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purebred, pedigree
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mongrel dog, friendly mongrel, stray mongrel, mongrel breed
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#5674
💰
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monetary
/ˈmʌnɪtəri/
adjective
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Relating to money, currency, or financial matters.
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The government introduced new monetary policies. |
monetary gain |
profit in terms of money
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financial, fiscal, economic, pecuniary
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nonfinancial, nonmaterial
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monetary policy, monetary system, monetary authority, monetary crisis
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#5675
🙏
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monastic
/məˈnæstɪk/
adjective
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Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
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He chose to live a monastic life away from the city. |
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ascetic, cloistered, religious, secluded
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worldly, secular
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monastic life, monastic tradition, monastic vows, monastic community
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#5676
⛪
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monastery
/ˈmɒnəstɛri/
noun
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A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
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The old monastery was surrounded by high stone walls. |
leave the monastery |
to abandon a life of seclusion or religious dedication
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abbey, cloister, convent, priory
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city, marketplace
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ancient monastery, Buddhist monastery, secluded monastery, monastery walls
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#5677
👑
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monarchy
/ˈmɑːnərki/
noun
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A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.
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The country became a monarchy after the coronation. |
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kingdom, empire, crown, sovereignty
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republic, democracy
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absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, hereditary monarchy, monarchy rule
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#5678
🏃
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momentum
/moʊˈmɛntəm/
noun
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The force or speed gained by a moving object; the strength of progress.
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The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal. |
gain momentum |
To gather speed, strength, or progress.
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drive, force, power, impetus, thrust
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inertia, weakness
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gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum, maintain momentum
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#5679
🌍
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momentous
/moʊˈmɛntəs/
adjective
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Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.
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The signing of the agreement was a momentous event. |
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significant, historic, important, crucial, major
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trivial, insignificant, minor
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momentous event, momentous decision, momentous change, momentous occasion
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#5680
⚡
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momentary
/ˈmoʊmənˌteri/
adjective
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Lasting for only a short time.
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There was a momentary silence in the room. |
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brief, short-lived, fleeting, temporary, passing
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permanent, lasting, eternal
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momentary pause, momentary silence, momentary lapse, momentary distraction
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#5681
⏳
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moment
/ˈmoʊmənt/
noun
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A very short period of time; a particular point in time.
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She paused for a moment before answering. |
in the moment |
Focusing entirely on the present situation.
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instant, second, minute, occasion, time
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eternity, forever
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at the moment, right moment, special moment, memorable moment
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#5682
🌋
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molten
/ˈməʊltən/
adjective
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Made into liquid by heat; melted.
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The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold. |
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melted, liquefied, fused, smelted
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solid, frozen
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molten lava, molten metal, molten glass
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#5683
🪶
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molt
/məʊlt/
verb
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molted
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molted
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molts
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molting
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To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
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Birds molt their feathers once a year. |
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shed, cast, slough, peel
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retain, keep
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molt feathers, molt skin, molt annually
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#5684
🍼
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mollycoddle
/ˈmɒlikɒdl/
verb
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mollycoddled
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mollycoddled
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mollycoddles
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mollycoddling
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To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
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Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much. |
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pamper, indulge, spoil, coddle
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neglect, discipline
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mollycoddle children, mollycoddle employees, mollycoddle students
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#5685
🤲
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mollify
/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/
verb
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mollified
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mollified
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mollifies
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mollifying
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To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
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The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts. |
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appease, soothe, pacify, calm
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provoke, irritate, anger
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mollify anger, mollify concerns, mollify customers, mollify critics
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#5686
⚖️
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moderation
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
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He drinks wine in moderation. |
in moderation |
to do something within reasonable limits, not in excess
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restraint, temperance, balance, control, prudence
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excess, extremity, indulgence
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drink in moderation, eat in moderation, moderation in behavior, show moderation
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#5687
🏛️
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molding
/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
noun
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A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
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The wooden molding gave the room a classic look. |
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trimming, border, frame, decoration
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plainness, simplicity
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wooden molding, ceiling molding, decorative molding, wall molding
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#5688
🦷
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molar
/ˈmoʊlər/
noun
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A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
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The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar. |
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tooth, grinder, bicuspid
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incisor, canine
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wisdom molar, upper molar, lower molar, molar tooth
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#5689
⚖️
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moiety
/ˈmɔɪəti/
noun
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One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
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The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs. |
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half, portion, share, division
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whole, entirety, totality
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moiety share, moiety division, moiety system
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#5690
💼
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mogul
/ˈmoʊɡəl/
noun
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A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
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He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company. |
media mogul |
An influential person in the media industry
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tycoon, magnate, baron, bigwig
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nobody, subordinate, underdog
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business mogul, media mogul, Hollywood mogul, tech mogul
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#5691
🎵
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modulation
/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
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The act of changing or controlling something, such as tone, pitch, or frequency.
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The singer’s modulation of her voice captivated the audience. |
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adjustment, variation, control, alteration, regulation
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stability, constancy, monotony
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voice modulation, frequency modulation, amplitude modulation, modulation techniques
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#5692
🎚️
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modulate
/ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/
verb
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modulated
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modulated
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modulates
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modulating
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to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something
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The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged. |
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adjust, regulate, vary, control, tune
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disrupt, distort, unbalance
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modulate voice, modulate frequency, modulate tone
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#5693
👗
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modish
/ˈməʊdɪʃ/
adjective
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conforming to or following current fashion or style
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She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention. |
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stylish, fashionable, trendy, chic, elegant
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old-fashioned, outdated, unfashionable
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modish outfit, modish design, modish look
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#5694
✏️
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modify
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
verb
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modified
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modified
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modifies
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modifying
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to make partial or minor changes to something
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You need to modify the settings to improve performance. |
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alter, change, adapt, adjust, revise
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preserve, maintain, keep
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modify behavior, modify plan, modify settings
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#5695
🛠️
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modification
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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the act or process of changing or altering something slightly
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The architect suggested a modification to the design. |
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alteration, adjustment, amendment, variation, revision
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preservation, retention
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make a modification, design modification, slight modification
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#5696
⚖️
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modicum
/ˈmɒdɪkəm/
noun
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a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
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She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting. |
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small amount, bit, fragment, particle, trace
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abundance, plenty, excess
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modicum of respect, modicum of patience, modicum of truth
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#5697
🙂
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modest
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adjective
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Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
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She lives in a modest house in the countryside. |
modest beginnings |
a simple or humble start in life or career
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humble, unassuming, simple, moderate, decent
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arrogant, boastful, extravagant
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modest house, modest income, modest attitude, remain modest
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#5698
🔄
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modernize
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/
verb
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modernized
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modernized
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modernizes
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modernizing
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To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
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The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure. |
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update, renovate, upgrade, reform, revamp
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preserve, maintain
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modernize systems, modernize industry, modernize education, plan to modernize
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#5699
🏙️
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modernity
/məˈdɜːrnəti/
noun
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The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
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The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity. |
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modernism, contemporaneity, progress, innovation
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antiquity, tradition
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embrace modernity, modernity and tradition, symbol of modernity
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#5700
🗣️
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moderator
/ˈmɒdəreɪtər/
noun
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A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
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The moderator asked each panelist to share their views. |
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facilitator, chairperson, mediator, referee
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participant, disruptor
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panel moderator, forum moderator, appoint a moderator, debate moderator
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