mode
noun
Simple meaning
A particular means of accomplishing something.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mohdIPA pronunciation (US)
moʊd
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A particular means of accomplishing something.
“What was the mode of entry?”
Style or fashion; popular trend.
“Her wardrobe is always in mode.”
music
One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.
music
One of several ancient Greek scales.
A particular state of being, or frame of mind.
“After a series of early setbacks, her political campaign is in crisis mode.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A particular means of accomplishing something.
Used this way, mode is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“What was the mode of entry?”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “mode of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: mode of …
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How It’s Used
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Particularnoun
“What was the mode of entry?”
Stylenoun
“Her wardrobe is always in mode.”
More ways to use mode
- “Switched from keyboard to voice mode.”noun
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With modesty.
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