MODERATE — 8 letter word
moderate
The word moderate has 8 letters: M, O, D, E, R, A, T, E. It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "not extreme".
8 letter word "moderate": M O D E R A T E — adjective
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends score: 12
Letter analysis of moderate
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
4 vowels, 4 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of moderate
adjective
- not extreme "a moderate penalty" Synonyms: temperate
- being within reasonable or average limits
- marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes "They were moderate always in their requests." Synonyms: restrained
noun
- a person who takes a position in the political center Synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist
verb
- make less fast or intense "moderate your speed"
- restrain Synonyms: temper, chasten, hold down
- preside over "John moderated the discussion" Synonyms: chair
- make less strong or intense Synonyms: tame
- make less severe or harsh "The teacher moderated their tone when the students burst out in tears." Synonyms: mince, mitigate, soften
- lessen the intensity of Synonyms: check
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