Mode and Theory

Mode

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

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

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Mode and theory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Theory".

old	old mode	old theory
similar	similar mode	similar theory
original	original mode	original theory
proper	proper mode	proper theory
Other adjectives: single, popular, actual, entire, real, main, crazy, alternate, basic, last, insane, different.

However, it is (in theory, at least) more than possible to use this to one's advantage for a pacifist Empires mode victory.

Source: It's Up to You
What with the Pro mode to be introduced with RB3... The biggest difference between playing Rock Band and a real instrument, is that while Pro Mode can help to teach you how to sightread like a boss, it won't teach you actual musical theory.

Source: Video Game / Rock Band
Testing that theory out, he entered Sage Mode since he couldn't use his Nine-Tailed Chakra Mode at the moment.

Source: Awesomeness by Analysis

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