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modern

/ˈmɒdərn/
mod · ern ˈmɒd · ərn
English Definition
adj. relating to the present or recent times
中文释义
现代的
Significado en Español
moderno, contemporáneo
한국어 뜻
현대의, 모던한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiện đại, tân thời
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Example Sentence

The museum has a modern art wing.

这家博物馆有一个现代艺术展区。

Synonyms
contemporary current up-to-date
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “modern”:

  1. A contemporary
  2. B ancient
  3. C archaic
  4. D antique
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A — contemporary. “modern” means adj. relating to the present or recent times

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The bright, ______ kitchen had all of the very newest appliances.

  1. A modern
  2. B ancient
  3. C old
  4. D outdated
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A — modern. “modern” means adj. relating to the present or recent times

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Common questions about “modern”

What does “modern” mean?

modern — adj. relating to the present or recent times. In Chinese: 现代的.

How do you pronounce “modern”?

modern is pronounced /ˈmɒdərn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mod · ern.

How do you use “modern” in a sentence?

The museum has a modern art wing. (这家博物馆有一个现代艺术展区。)

What are synonyms for “modern”?

contemporary, current, up-to-date — all close in meaning to modern (adj. relating to the present or recent times).

Is “modern” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. modern appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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