adj.
1.being within reasonable or average limits
2.not extreme
3.marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes moderate n.
1.a person who takes a position in the political center moderate v.
1.preside over
2.make less fast or intense
3.lessen the intensity of
4.make less severe or harsh
5.make less strong or intense
6.restrain or temper
Idiom of the Day
keep down (something) or keep (something) down
to keep something from progressing or growing, to keep within limits, to control something
The students were told to keep down the noise as the other class was taking an exam.