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damp vs moderate

moderate vs damp

damp and moderate both are nouns.

damp and moderate both are adjectives.

damp and moderate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
damp Yes Yes Yes No
moderate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, moderate is a hypernym of damp; that is, moderate is a word with a broader meaning than damp:
  • damp: restrain or discourage
  • moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Other hypernyms of damp include check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.
damp (noun) moderate (noun)
a slight wetness a person who takes a position in the political center
damp (adjective) moderate (adjective)
slightly wet being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
not extreme
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
damp (verb) moderate (verb)
lessen in force or effect make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible make less fast or intense
restrain or discourage preside over
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping make less strong or intense; soften
make less severe or harsh
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Difference between damp and moderate

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