emerging
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.starting to exist or become successful and popular.
adj.describing something in the early stages of development that is gaining prominence or recognition.
Simple“The city is a hub for emerging artists who are just starting their careers.”
In context“The report highlights several emerging markets in Southeast Asia that are expected to see significant economic growth over the next decade.”
UsageOften used in business and academic contexts to describe new technologies, markets, or social trends.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 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.
Simple“The sun was finally emerging from behind the thick grey clouds.”
In context“The divers were seen emerging from the water just as the rescue boat arrived at the designated coordinates.”
UsageFrequently followed by the preposition 'from'.
Antonyms
Usage emerging technologies · emerging field · emerging technology
By surface analysis, emerge + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.