Cycle and Mode

Cycle

Cycle noun - A series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order.

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

Nearby Words: cyclic, cycling, cyclically, cyclical, cycled

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

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

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

old	old cycle	old mode
full	full cycle	full mode
similar	similar cycle	similar mode
normal	normal cycle	normal mode
Other adjectives: usual, regular, standard, original, proper, single, actual, entire, permanent, primary, basic, last, different.

The GN Sword on the Exia and the GN Sword III wielded by 00 Raiser are essentially massive switchblade-type broad sword that can rapidly cycle between rifle mode and sword mode.

Source: The Musketeer
Later versions of the game allow you to skip the ones in the main game, and there is also a non-story-based light cycle game mode you can play any time.

Source: Video Game / TRON 2.0
The Interceptors in the Spy Hunter 2001 reboot, its sequel and Nowhere to Run can eject sections and convert to a cycle-like Secondary Escape Vehicle mode after taking sufficient damage.

Source: Disposable Vehicle Section

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