moderate
intermediateB1/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ · mod-er-ate
Describing something that is average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
Meanings
Describing something that is average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
کسی چیز کو بیان کرنا جو مقدار، شدت، معیار، یا درجہ میں اوسط ہو۔
معتدل
mutadili
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- moderate climate
- moderate approach
- moderate growth
Example Sentences
The weather is generally moderate in spring.
بہار میں موسم عموماً معتدل ہوتا ہے۔
Bahar mein mausam aam tor par mutadili hota hai.
He took a moderate approach to resolving the conflict.
اس نے تنازع کو حل کرنے کے لئے ایک معتدل طریقہ اپنایا۔
Us ne tanaza ko hal karne ke liye ek mutadili tareeqay apnaya.
A moderate exercise routine is beneficial for health.
معتدل ورزش کا معمول صحت کے لئے فائدہ مند ہے۔
Mutadili warzish ka mamool sehat ke liye faida mand hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of moderate as 'middle ground' - not too much and not too little.
Visualize a balance scale evenly distributed.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نرمی سے گزر نہ ہو اس جذبات کی، کہ دریا میں بہہ جانے کا مقدر نہ ہو۔
Narmi se guzar na ho is jazbat ki, Ke darya mein beh jaane ka muqaddar na ho.
Do not let this emotion wash over gently, lest you be destined to drift in the river.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
میانہ روی اپناؤ، ہمشہ کامیابی پاؤ۔
Meena rawi apnao, hamesha kamiyabi pao.
Embrace moderation, and you will always succeed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "moderatus" — restrained, kept within bounds
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from its Latin roots, where it conveyed the idea of moderation or restraint, to its modern use denoting balance or a middle ground.