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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is modern, it has to do with the time we are in now or with very recent times.
Modern computers are much smaller and faster than computers used to be.Most modern humans buy their food in stores rather than hunting for it or growing it themselves.- synonyms:
- current
- antonyms:
- ancient, old, past
- similar words:
- present
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| definition 2: |
When something is modern, it has style, thinking, or technology that is of a new type. It is not old-fashioned.
The new museum looks very modern outside and inside. I've never seen a building like it before.My mom likes antique furniture, but my dad likes modern things.- synonyms:
- up-to-date
- antonyms:
- ancient, antique, old-fashioned, traditional
- similar words:
- advanced, fashionable, latest
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| related words: |
new, recent |
| derivation: |
modernity (n.) |
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