The mod wheel is broken on this synthesizer, but the pitch bend still works.
Source: tatoeba (814454)
Mod
/mɑd/
Synonyms for "mod" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
a la modeadvancedahead of its timeall the rageall the thingavant gardeavant-gardecontemporarycurrent
Strong matches (17)
Adjective(3 words)
far outfashionableforward lookingforward-lookinghipinin fashionin stylein voguemodernmodernisticmodernized
Related words (29)
modishnewnewfashionednowpopularpresent daypresent-daypresent-timeprevalentprogressiverabblesmartstreamlinedtrendytwentieth centurytwentieth-centuryultra-ultraultramodernup-to-dateup-to-datish
Show 2 more words
up-to-the-minuteway out
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a la mode, absolute value, adjust, advanced, ahead of its time.
- Sentence evidence is available for mod, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mod".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mod"
Keep "mod" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mod" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mod", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mod" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesadolescentchangemath notationmathematical conceptmathematical quantitymeasurementnumber theory conceptprepositionsignal processing operationstriplingteenteenager
More specific
16 entriesabsolute value realamplitude modulationcalibrationcomplex moduluscongruencecongruence relationcustomizationfrequency modulationleast residuelocalizationmodular reductionparameter tuningphase modulationpulse width modulationresidue classresidue class notation
Collocations
16 entriesabsolute valuecomplex moduluscongruence modulomod nmod operatormod the algorithmmod the datasetmod the devicemod the parametersmod the signalmodular arithmeticmodulo nmodulo operationmodulus nmodulus operationmodulus operator
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
10 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
28 total sentences available.
My mother had none of the mod cons which are available to today's housewives.
Source: tatoeba (3715169)
Mary installed a nude mod for the game.
Source: tatoeba (6167807)
Using this mod can get you banned from online play. Use it at our own risk!
Source: tatoeba (6167808)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mod"?
Closest matches include a la mode, absolute value, adjust, advanced, ahead of its time.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mod"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.