B2
humble vs moderate vs modest
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| humbleadjective/ˈhʌm.bəl/ | Meaning not thinking you are better than others; also simple, ordinary and not rich | Goes with humble beginnings | Example In my humble opinion, the first version of the song was better. |
| moderateadjective/ˈmɑː.dər.ət/ | Meaning neither very big nor very small; not extreme in size, amount or opinion | Goes with moderate exercise | Example Doctors say moderate exercise, like a daily walk, is good for your heart. |
| modestadjective/ˈmɑː.dɪst/ | Meaning not talking much about your own success; also not large in size or amount | Goes with modest about | Example Despite winning the prize, she was very modest about her achievement. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Coffee in a amount is not harmful.