trend — a general direction in which something is developing or changing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a general direction in which something is developing or changing
Pronunciation (IPA): /trend/
Example Sentences
- My grandma tries to follow every TikTok trend, but she still calls it 'the dancing app.'
- The trend of working from bed seemed great until my back started protesting.
- Online shopping trends show that people buy more pajamas than jeans now.
trend
NOUN[/trend/]
a general direction in which something is developing or changing
Remote work became a major trend after the pandemic.
Market trends influence how companies develop new products. (POPULAR + DIRECTION = TREND)
Green energy trends ascend and extend into the future.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'trenden', derived from Old English 'trendan' meaning 'to turn' or 'to roll'. The word likely has Germanic roots related to turning or rotating motions.
Breakdown
trend (noun/verb) - a single morpheme from Old English 'trendan' (to turn) + modern suffix '-ing' or used as standalone noun meaning a turning or direction of change
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma tries to follow every TikTok trend, but she still calls it 'the dancing app.'”
“The trend of working from bed seemed great until my back started protesting.”
“Online shopping trends show that people buy more pajamas than jeans now.”
“The company's profits are trending in the right direction this quarter.”
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