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moderation vs sobriety

sobriety vs moderation

moderation and sobriety both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moderation Yes No No No
sobriety Yes No No No
As nouns, sobriety is a hyponym of moderation; that is, sobriety is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moderation:
  • moderation: the trait of avoiding excesses
  • sobriety: moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
Other hyponyms of moderation include dryness, abstemiousness.
moderation (noun) sobriety (noun)
the action of lessening in severity or intensity abstaining from excess
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes a manner that is serious and solemn
the trait of avoiding excesses moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
a change for the better the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
Difference between moderation and sobriety

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