mode

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmōd

: an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval sense 2)

: a rhythmical (see rhythm sense 2) scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music)

: mood entry 2 sense 2

the indicative mode

the subjunctive mode

[Late Latin modus, from Latin]

: mood entry 2 sense 1

: the modal (see modality sense 2) form of the assertion or denial of a logical proposition

: a particular form or variety of something

flying and other modes of transport

new modes of communication

: a form or manner of expression : style

a different mode of living

: a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something

explained in the usual solemn mode

Let's get into work mode.

new modes of experimentation had to be developed

J. B. Conant

: a manifestation (see manifestation sense 1), form, or arrangement of being

specifically : a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substance

: a particular functioning arrangement or condition : status

a computer operating in parallel mode

sleep mode

a device that changes display colors in night mode to help reduce eyestrain

: the most frequent value of a set of data

: a value of a random variable for which a function of probabilities (see probability sense 1) defined on it achieves a relative maximum

: any of various stationary vibration patterns of which an elastic body or oscillatory system is capable

the vibration mode of an airplane propeller blade

the vibrational modes of a molecule

mode

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a prevailing fashion or style (as of dress or behavior)

the newest mode in dresses

mode 1 of 2

noun (1)

as in style

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays

Synonyms & Similar Words

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style
manner
tone
vein
fashion
phraseology
locution
idiom
delivery
expression
address
regionalism
elocution
connotation
archaism
colloquialism
acceptation
denotation

as in spirit

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something

Synonyms & Similar Words

spirit
mood
attitude
angle
viewpoint
standpoint
frame of mind
perspective
temper
humor
outlook
mind-set
emotion
cheer
feather
opinion
tone
expression
belief
mind
feeling
slant
vein
sensitivity
identity
judgment
sensibility
sentiment
disposition
temperament
strain
heart
responsiveness
conviction
character
personality
selfhood
sensitiveness
judgement
makeup
individuality
passion
mettle
self-identity

mode

2 of 2

noun (2)

as in trend

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort

Synonyms & Similar Words

style
trend
craze
latest
rage
vogue
fashion
enthusiasm
last word
go
sensation
chic
buzz
flavor
ton
hot ticket
fad
dernier cri
movement
new wave
crusade
infatuation
fervor
novelty
crush
fuss
cult
nine day wonder
nine days' wonder
hullabaloo
bandwagon
passion
wrinkle
whim
caprice
fancy
furor
uproar
to-do

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

standard
classic

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of mode are fashion, manner, method, system, and way. While all these words mean "the means taken or procedure followed in achieving an end," mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference.

the preferred mode of transportation

Although the words fashion and mode have much in common, fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something.

rushing about in his typical fashion

Manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive.

an odd manner of conducting

The meanings of method and mode largely overlap; however, method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps.

effective teaching methods

While in some cases nearly identical to mode, system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness.

a filing system

In some situations, the words way and mode are roughly equivalent. However, way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words.

has her own way of doing things

单词	mode
释义	mode 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈmōd 1 a : an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval sense 2) b : a rhythmical (see rhythm sense 2) scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music) 2 : mood entry 2 sense 2 the indicative mode the subjunctive mode 3 [Late Latin modus, from Latin] a : mood entry 2 sense 1 b : the modal (see modality sense 2) form of the assertion or denial of a logical proposition 4 a : a particular form or variety of something flying and other modes of transport new modes of communication b : a form or manner of expression : style a different mode of living 5 : a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something explained in the usual solemn mode Let's get into work mode. new modes of experimentation had to be developed J. B. Conant 6 a : a manifestation (see manifestation sense 1), form, or arrangement of being specifically : a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substance b : a particular functioning arrangement or condition : status a computer operating in parallel mode sleep mode a device that changes display colors in night mode to help reduce eyestrain 7 a : the most frequent value of a set of data b : a value of a random variable for which a function of probabilities (see probability sense 1) defined on it achieves a relative maximum 8 : any of various stationary vibration patterns of which an elastic body or oscillatory system is capable the vibration mode of an airplane propeller blade the vibrational modes of a molecule mode 2 of 2 noun (2) : a prevailing fashion or style (as of dress or behavior) the newest mode in dresses Synonyms Noun (1) fashion locution manner phraseology style tone vein Noun (2) buzz chic craze dernier cri enthusiasm fad fashion flavor go hot ticket last word latest rage sensation style ton trend vogue See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English moede, from Latin modus measure, manner, musical mode — more at mete Noun (2) French, from Latin modus First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun (2) 1642, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing mode airplane mode a la mode asynchronous transfer mode church mode à la mode aeroplane mode airplane mode a la mode asynchronous transfer mode church mode à la mode aeroplane mode Kids Definition mode 1 of 2 noun ˈmōd 1 : a particular form or variety of something a mode of teaching 2 : a way of doing something a mode of travel 3 : the most frequent value in a set of values mode 2 of 2 noun : a popular fashion or style mode 1 of 2 noun (1) 1 as in style a distinctive way of putting ideas into words uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance style manner tone vein fashion phraseology locution idiom delivery expression address regionalism elocution connotation archaism colloquialism acceptation denotation 2 as in spirit a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something Synonyms & Similar Words spirit mood attitude angle viewpoint standpoint frame of mind perspective temper humor outlook mind-set emotion cheer feather opinion tone expression belief mind feeling slant vein sensitivity identity judgment sensibility sentiment disposition temperament strain heart responsiveness conviction character personality selfhood sensitiveness judgement makeup individuality passion mettle self-identity mode 2 of 2 noun (2) as in trend a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort Synonyms & Similar Words style trend craze latest rage vogue fashion enthusiasm last word go sensation chic buzz flavor ton hot ticket fad dernier cri movement new wave crusade infatuation fervor novelty crush fuss cult nine day wonder nine days' wonder hullabaloo bandwagon passion wrinkle whim caprice fancy furor uproar to-do Antonyms & Near Antonyms standard classic Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of mode are fashion, manner, method, system, and way. While all these words mean "the means taken or procedure followed in achieving an end," mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference. the preferred mode of transportation Although the words fashion and mode have much in common, fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something. rushing about in his typical fashion Manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive. an odd manner of conducting The meanings of method and mode largely overlap; however, method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps. effective teaching methods While in some cases nearly identical to mode, system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness. a filing system In some situations, the words way and mode are roughly equivalent. However, way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words. has her own way of doing things Phrases Containing mode a la mode à la mode a la mode à la mode
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