Ability and Mode

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Mode and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Ability and mode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

full	full ability	full mode
special	special ability	special mode
similar	similar ability	similar mode
normal	normal ability	normal mode
Other adjectives: standard, original, single, exclusive, powerful, actual, real, main, passive, unique, secondary, hidden, additional, primary, basic, different, said, stealth, super.

Once the game is beaten, Remix mode and the ability to turn off the AI are unlocked .

Source: Video Game / Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Tetris Battle Gaiden was a version of the game released in 1993 that included a multiplayer battle mode and the ability to handicap other players or assist yourself with power ups.

Source: No Export For You / Video Games
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 took it to the next level and specifically designed every unit to have a special ability, which often meant an alternate mode.

Source: Dual Mode Unit

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