thermostat vs moderate

moderate vs thermostat

thermostat and moderate both are nouns.

thermostat is not an adjective while moderate is an adjective.

thermostat and moderate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
thermostat	Yes	No	Yes	No
moderate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, moderate is a hypernym of thermostat; that is, moderate is a word with a broader meaning than thermostat:

thermostat: control the temperature with a thermostat
moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of thermostat include check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

thermostat (noun)	moderate (noun)
a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat	a person who takes a position in the political center

thermostat (adjective)	moderate (adjective)
	being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
	not extreme
	marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

thermostat (verb)	moderate (verb)
control the temperature with a thermostat	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
	make less fast or intense
	preside over
	make less strong or intense; soften
	make less severe or harsh
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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