gain popularity — to become more well-known, liked, or supported by an increasing number of people
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become more well-known, liked, or supported by an increasing number of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡeɪn ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti/
Example Sentences
- My cat's TikTok videos gained popularity faster than my actual talents.
- The new coffee shop gained popularity due to its free Wi-Fi and cute interior.
- Online learning platforms gained popularity during the pandemic.
gain popularity
VERB[/ɡeɪn ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti/]
to become more well-known, liked, or supported by an increasing number of people
A small bakery starts to gain popularity as customers line up around the block.
Through regularity and similarity, creators gain popularity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines Germanic 'gagn' (profit, advantage) with Latin 'popularis' (of the people, popular). The compound evolved to denote acquiring favor or approval among the masses, developing the modern sense of achieving widespread recognition or approval.
Breakdown
gain (from Germanic gagn, meaning to obtain or acquire) + popularity (from Latin popularis, meaning of or relating to the people, combined with -ity, a suffix forming abstract nouns).
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📝Examples
“My cat's TikTok videos gained popularity faster than my actual talents.”
“The new coffee shop gained popularity due to its free Wi-Fi and cute interior.”
“Online learning platforms gained popularity during the pandemic.”
“His cooking show gained popularity when he accidentally set his kitchen on fire.”
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