trending
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.popular or becoming very popular on social media or the internet right now.
adj.currently popular or widely discussed, particularly within digital platforms or social media networks.
Simple“The new dance challenge is trending on TikTok this week.”
In context“The marketing team monitored which hashtags were trending to ensure their campaign aligned with current consumer interests.”
UsageOften used as a predicative adjective after the verb 'to be'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the act of moving or changing in a certain direction over time.
v.the present participle of 'trend', indicating a general direction in which something is developing or changing.
Simple“House prices have been trending upwards for the last three years.”
In context“Economists noted that inflation was trending lower, suggesting that the recent policy changes were finally having the intended effect.”
UsageUsually followed by an adverb of direction like 'upwards', 'downwards', or 'lower'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a specific topic or style that is popular at the moment.
n.a specific instance of a trend or a popular topic within a digital ecosystem.
Simple“The latest trending is all about sustainable fashion and recycling.”
In context“The software provides a real-time list of trendings across various geographic regions to help journalists identify breaking news.”
Teacher's tipUsing 'trending' as a noun is less common than the adjective form; most speakers prefer to simply use the word 'trend'.