Mode ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mode ( noun )

1. A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.
2. A particular form or type of something.
3. A particular state of mind or feeling.
4. A particular setting of a device, such as a camera or musical instrument.
5. A particular form of a language, such as formal or informal.

Origin:

Late latin modus ("measure, manner, way"), from latin modus ("measur.e")

Examples:

1. The mode of transportation to work.
2. A mode of dress that was popular in the 80s.
3. The mode of the story was dark and brooding.
4. The camera has several modes to choose from.
5. The mode of the language used in the meeting was formal.

(As a verb)

Mode ( verb )

1. A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.
2. A particular form or type of something.
3. A particular state of mind or feeling.
4. A particular setting of a device, such as a camera or musical instrument.
5. A particular form of a language, such as formal or informal.

Origin:

Late latin modus ("measure, manner, way"), from latin modus ("measur.e")

Examples:

1. The mode of transportation to work.
2. A mode of dress that was popular in the 80s.
3. The mode of the story was dark and brooding.
4. The camera has several modes to choose from.
5. The mode of the language used in the meeting was formal.