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- pronunciation:
- mi
di
 m
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is medium, it is in the middle in size or degree. A medium size is between small and large. A medium temperature is between hot and cold.
The small size shirt was a little too tight on me, so I got the medium size shirt.Ryan got a medium order of french fries, and is his dad got a large.- synonyms:
- moderate
- similar words:
- average, middle, modest
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| definition 2: |
If you get a medium hamburger or medium steak, it means that it is cooked for a medium amount of time. A medium hamburger may be a little pink inside.
My dad ordered a medium steak, and my uncle ordered a rare steak. A rare steak is cooked for less time than a medium steak. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
media, mediums |
| definition 1: |
A medium is something that makes it possible to do something.
Money is the usual medium of commerce.- synonyms:
- means
- similar words:
- agency, tool, vehicle
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| definition 2: |
A medium is a way of communicating with a lot of people at one time. Television is one medium of communication. Newspapers are another medium. When we talk about more than one "medium" of communication, we use the word "media." Television, newspapers, and radio are all media.
Before television was invented, radio was the most popular medium for entertainment and news. |
| definition 3: |
A medium is a way that a person chooses to express their ideas, especially in art or writing.
As an artist, she found sculpture to be the best medium for her to work in.- similar words:
- method, mode
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| definition 4: |
A medium is a particular material that an artist chooses to do their work with.
Paint is a common medium for many artists but sometimes they use ink, pastels, charcoal, or other media. |
| related words: |
agent, environment, material, witch, wizard |
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