modern
gb/mˈɑdɚn/ us/mˈɑdɚn/
A2
English
~ 800
modern, mai, korszerű, divatos
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is modern
Modern technology has changed the way we communicate.
A modern technológia megváltoztatta azt, ahogyan kommunikálunk.
The novel offers a sharp critique of modern society.
A regény éles kritikát fogalmaz meg a modern társadalomról.
Many modern buildings use glass and steel in their design.
Modern medicine has greatly increased life expectancy.
Learner examples
I like modern music.
Szeretem a modern zenét.
Modern cars are very fast.
A modern autók nagyon gyorsak.
Modern phones can take photos.
Modern houses are warm in winter.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modern' with 'contemporary art' specifically, but it can refer to any current period, not just art.
Meaning
Of the present or recent times
Collocations
modern life
|modern society
|modern history
|modern world
|modern culture
Synonyms
contemporary (Often interchangeable, but can imply being current in style as well as time.)
Antonyms
ancient (Refers to something from a very long time ago, opposite of present-day.)
Themes
time
|culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About the present time or recent years, not the past.
Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the present or recent times, as opposed to the distant past.
B1
2
korszerű
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is modern
The school uses modern teaching techniques to engage students.
Az iskola korszerű tanítási módszereket alkalmaz a diákok bevonására.
This software offers a modern solution to data management.
Ez a szoftver korszerű megoldást kínál az adatkezelésre.
Modern farming methods have improved crop yields.
Learner examples
We use modern tools at work.
Korszerű eszközöket használunk a munkahelyen.
The shop has modern machines.
Az üzletben korszerű gépek vannak.
This is a modern way to cook.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'modern' always means 'better', but it simply means new or recent in method or design.
Meaning
Using new methods or technology
Collocations
modern design
|modern approach
|modern techniques
|modern equipment
Synonyms
innovative (Implies introducing new ideas creatively, not just being up-to-date.)
Antonyms
traditional (Follows old customs or methods instead of new ones.)
Themes
technology
|innovation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Using new ways or tools, not old ones.
Using or involving the newest ideas, methods, or technology available.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is modern
The apartment has a clean, modern look.
A lakásnak letisztult, modern megjelenése van.
She prefers modern furniture over antiques.
Az antik darabok helyett a modern bútorokat kedveli.
His office is decorated in a modern style.
Learner examples
The room has a modern table.
A szobában modern asztal van.
I like your modern dress.
Tetszik a divatos ruhád.
This chair is very modern.
Meaning
Fashionable or up-to-date in style
Collocations
modern look
|modern furniture
|modern clothes
Synonyms
stylish (Focuses more on attractiveness and fashion than recency alone.)
Antonyms
old-fashioned (Not fashionable; from an earlier time.)
Themes
fashion
|design
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Looking new and popular in style now.
Having a style, appearance, or design that is current and fashionable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
modern
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɚn/
US/mˈɑdɚn/
Syllables & stress
mod - ern (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: modern
- Comparative: moderner
- Superlative: modernest
Word family
Forms
moderner
adjective
modernest
adjective
Core family
modernize
verb B2
modernization
noun B2
Related words
modernity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
Expressions
modern era
1/mˈɑdɚn ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
Current period in history
The time we live in now, starting in the last few hundred years.
Examples
- Many historians say the modern era began with the Industrial Revolution.
- We are living in the modern era of digital communication.
modern times
1/mˈɑdɚn tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
The present period of history
The time that is happening now in history.
Examples
- In modern times, people travel much more than before.
- Modern times have brought many changes to how we live.
modern world
1/mˈɑdɚn wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
The world as it is today
The way the world is now, with its people and problems.
Examples
- The internet has transformed the modern world.
- Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the modern world.