Word
emerging
Phoneticsemerg·ing
US/ˈimɝdʒɪŋ/
UK/ɪmˈɜːdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
01starting to exist or become known
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. starting to exist or become successful and popular.
adj. describing something in the early stages of development that is gaining prominence or recognition.
“The city is a hub for emerging artists who are just starting their careers.”
“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.
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02coming out of something
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of coming out from a place where you could not be seen.
v. the present participle of 'emerge', describing the process of coming into view or out of an enclosed space.
“The sun was finally emerging from behind the thick grey clouds.”
“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'.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “emerging” in context.
Adjective
01. emerging field
“Data science is an emerging field that offers many new career opportunities.”
adj + noun
02. emerging technology
“The government is investing heavily in emerging technology like artificial intelligence.”
adj + noun
03. emerging technologies
Real-World Examples
“As rainwater slowly passes through the chalk, it is naturally filtered before emerging into the river channel.” “We all recognize episodes of infants' emerging sense of agency when we see them.” Etymology
By surface analysis, emerge + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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