Mode — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmōd/

Meaning & Definition of Mode

Mode (noun)

  1. a particular form or variety of something
  2. a form or manner of expression, style
  3. a possible, customary, or preferred way of acting, thinking, or feeling
  4. a prevailing fashion or style (as of dress or behavior)

Mode (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

    "uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays"

    similar: fashion, locution, manner, phraseology, style, tone, vein
    related: address, delivery, elocution, colloquialism, regionalism, acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom

  2. 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"

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

  3. a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

    "slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort"

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

Related Entry: A la mode (adjective)

A la mode is a different word from Mode. The synonyms below are for a la mode, not for mode.

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "we discovered that what is à la mode for teens to wear in the U.S. isn't all that different from what they wear in Europe"

    similar: au courant, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
    related: downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated, doggish, doggy, flashy, gallant, dandyish, dudish, foppish, ultrachic, ultracool, ultrahip, ultraposh, ultrasmart, ultrasophisticated
    opposite: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
    near: cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mode

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mode:

fashion, locution, manner, phraseology, style, tone, vein, cheer, feather, humor, mood, spirit, temper, frame of mind, buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, rage, sensation, ton, trend, vogue

Related Words for Mode

address, delivery, elocution, colloquialism, regionalism, acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom, angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint, emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment, strain, belief, conviction, judgment, mind, opinion, character

Near Antonyms of Mode

classic, standard

Origin & Etymology of Mode

Middle English moede, from Latin modus measure, manner, musical mode mete

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mode

Words & Phrases Containing Mode

airplane mode, a la mode, asynchronous transfer mode, beast mode, church mode, incognito mode

Frequently Asked Questions about Mode

What does "Mode" mean?

"Mode" means a particular form or variety of something. As a noun, it is defined as: a particular form or variety of something. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mode"?

Other words for "Mode" include fashion, locution, manner, phraseology, style, tone, vein and cheer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mode" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mode"?

There are 92 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mode". Common alternatives include fashion, locution, manner, phraseology, style, tone, vein, cheer, feather and humor.

How do you use "Mode" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mode" in a sentence: "uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays"; "when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something"; "slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort".

Is "Mode" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mode" is a noun.

Is "Mode" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Mode" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Mode"?

"Mode" is pronounced /ˈmōd/.

What is the origin of the word "Mode"?

"Mode" comes from Middle English moede, from Latin modus measure, manner, musical mode mete. First known use: 15th century.