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From modus (“measure, mode, manner, way”); the adverb derives from its ablative form. The short vowel in the adverb is an example of iambic shortening that became conventional in Classical Latin (as in ego).

Pronunciation

Adverb

modo (not comparable)

  1. just, only, merely, simply [ synonyms ▲]
    Synonyms: tantum, sōlum
    Tunc, (ille) modo edere volēbat. ― At that time, he wanted only to eat.
    Semel modo nōn satis.
  1. Only one time is not enough.
  1. recently, just now
    Latrōcinium modo factum est. ― A robbery has just now taken place.
  2. presently

Usage notes

modo ... modo ― at one time ... at another