adjective · neutral
modern
UK/ˈmɒd.ən/US/ˈmɑː.dɚn/MOD·ern
relating to the present or recent times; not old-fashioned
Examples
“Many cities build modern tram systems to reduce traffic.”
“Modern medicine has increased life expectancy in many countries.”
“The museum has a modern wing with glass walls.”
Band 8 sentence
“The modern urban landscape, shaped by rapid technological advances and changing work patterns, requires policymakers to rethink transport and housing simultaneously.”
Collocations
- modern technology
- modern society
- modern architecture
Word family
Common mistakes
I live in modern city.→I live in a modern city.
Many people prefer recent design over classic styles.→Many people prefer modern design over classic styles.
Say it for a higher band
5new→6recent→7+modern
Synonyms
contemporary
up-to-date
Easily confused
recent
“Recent surveys indicate a rise in remote working.”
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