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mode

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mode

1 a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

  • uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays
Synonyms of mode

fashion, locution, manner, phraseology, style, tone, vein
Words Related to mode

address, delivery, elocution

archaism, colloquialism, regionalism

acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom

2 a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

  • when Iʼm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something
Synonyms of mode

cheer, feather, humor, mood, spirit, temper
Words Related to mode

angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint

emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment

strain

belief, conviction, judgment (or judgement), mind, opinion

expression, tone, vein

character, disposition, identity, individuality, makeup, mettle, personality, selfhood, self-identity, temper, temperament

responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity
Phrases Synonymous with mode

frame of mind

Synonym Discussion of mode

method, mode, manner, way, fashion, system mean the means taken or procedure followed in achieving an end. method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps.
    • effective teaching methods
mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference.
    • the preferred mode of transportation
manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive.
    • an odd manner of conducting
way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words.
    • has her own way of doing things
fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something.
    • rushing about in his typical fashion
system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness.
    • a filing system

Synonym Discussion of mode
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mode

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mode

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

  • slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort
Synonyms of mode

buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue
Words Related to mode

nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder)

new wave

crush, infatuation

fervor, passion

furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar

bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement

novelty, wrinkle

caprice, fancy, whim
Near Antonyms of mode

classic, standard

Synonym Discussion of mode

method, mode, manner, way, fashion, system mean the means taken or procedure followed in achieving an end. method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps.
    • effective teaching methods
mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference.
    • the preferred mode of transportation
manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive.
    • an odd manner of conducting
way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words.
    • has her own way of doing things
fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something.
    • rushing about in his typical fashion
system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness.
    • a filing system

Synonym Discussion of mode

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