Synonyms of intermediate

intermediate 1 of 3

adjective

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ət 

1

as in average

being about midway between extremes of amount or size

with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• average
• median
• moderate
• middle
• medium
• modest
• typical
• reasonable
• middling
• midsize
• midsized
• normal
• mean
• standard
• adequate
• conventional
• regular
• usual
• routine
• common
• popular
• tolerable
• passable
• commonplace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extreme
• excessive
• special
• unusual
• rare
• exceptional
• individual
• strange
• private
• uncommon
• unique
• distinctive
• peculiar
• idiosyncratic

2

as in halfway

occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes

although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halfway
• middle
• intermediary
• medial
• median
• mid
• central
• medium
• mediate
• midmost
• equidistant
• nearest
• inner
• grey
• innermost
• in-between
• borderline
• gray
• inmost
• betwixt and between

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extreme
• outermost
• farthest
• remotest
• outer
• furthest
• utmost
• peripheral
• furthermost
• farthermost
• outmost

intermediate

2 of 3

noun

as in intermediary

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement

she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intermediary
• mediator
• buffer
• negotiator
• broker
• liaison
• ambassador
• honest broker
• middleman
• negotiant
• intercessor
• agent
• conciliator
• peacemaker
• attorney
• interceder
• moderator
• proxy
• advisor
• representative
• referee
• interposer
• adviser
• factor
• judge
• go-between
• delegate
• umpire
• deputy
• envoy
• counsellor
• messenger
• medium
• bargainer
• troubleshooter
• counselor
• pacificator
• arbiter
• emissary
• procurator
• reconciler
• arbitrator
• legate
• pacifier
• interferer
• appeaser
• busybody
• meddler

intermediate

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verb

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌāt 

as in to intervene

to act as a go-between for opposing sides

if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intervene
• interfere
• mediate
• moderate
• intercede
• interpose
• break (in)
• cut in
• butt in
• arbitrate
• referee
• meddle
• negotiate
• trespass
• intrude
• pry
• snoop
• invade
• obtrude
• bother
• infringe
• chime in
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• stand by
• disregard
• ignore
• shun
• overlook
• eschew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intermediate

Adjective

Sallas and his team cater to both beginner and intermediate riders, educating on everything from surf etiquette and wave knowledge to performing more advanced maneuvers like cutbacks and snaps. —Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025

Future-back thinking can foster such quantum leaps as leaders consider the market 15 to 20 years out, rather than incremental present-forward approaches with shorter strategic plans advancing through intermediate positions toward a goal. —Gregory Crawford, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Noun

Experts can ski steep and challenging terrain while intermediates can take wide turns down glades and bowls. —Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out. —Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025

Verb

According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion. —Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025

Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent. —Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024