What does "emerging" mean?

1. (starting to exist or become known) starting to exist or become successful and popular. 2. (coming out of something) the act of coming out from a place where you could not be seen.

How do you use "emerging"?

Often used in business and academic contexts to describe new technologies, markets, or social trends. Frequently followed by the preposition 'from'.

emerging

adj. · v.

US //ˈimɝdʒɪŋ// UK //ɪmˈɜːdʒɪŋ// emerg·ing

1 starting to exist or become known (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

starting to exist or become successful and popular.

describing something in the early stages of development that is gaining prominence or recognition.

Example

The city is a hub for emerging artists who are just starting their careers.

Example

The report highlights several emerging markets in Southeast Asia that are expected to see significant economic growth over the next decade.

Usage

Often used in business and academic contexts to describe new technologies, markets, or social trends.
2 coming out of something (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the act of coming out from a place where you could not be seen.

the present participle of 'emerge', describing the process of coming into view or out of an enclosed space.

Example

The sun was finally emerging from behind the thick grey clouds.

Example

The divers were seen emerging from the water just as the rescue boat arrived at the designated coordinates.

Usage

Frequently followed by the preposition 'from'.
- appearing
- surfacing
- vanishing
- disappearing

Origin

By surface analysis, emerge + -ing.