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mod·​er·​ate·​ly | \ ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē \

Definition of moderately

: in a moderate manner lived moderately a moderately priced car [=a car that is not too expensive] : to a moderate degree or extent : rather, fairly a moderately hot day a moderately effective treatment

First Known Use of moderately

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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