trend
A trend is a general direction in which something is developing or changing over time. It can describe shifts in public opinion, economic patterns, or popular styles in fashion and technology.
Exemplos
3 de 5I've noticed a growing trend of people working from home in my neighborhood.
I have seen more people choosing to work from their houses lately.
The government must address the downward trend in national birth rates to ensure future economic stability.
The authorities need to handle the decreasing number of births to keep the economy stable.
Is wearing vintage clothes still a trend, or has everyone moved on to something else?
Are old-fashioned clothes still popular, or is there a new fashion now?
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'trend' as a 'trail' that many people are walking on at the same time; it shows where the crowd is heading.
Quiz rápido
The latest ______ in the tech industry is the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into everyday apps.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: trend
Exemplos
I've noticed a growing trend of people working from home in my neighborhood.
everydayI have seen more people choosing to work from their houses lately.
The government must address the downward trend in national birth rates to ensure future economic stability.
formalThe authorities need to handle the decreasing number of births to keep the economy stable.
Is wearing vintage clothes still a trend, or has everyone moved on to something else?
informalAre old-fashioned clothes still popular, or is there a new fashion now?
Statistical analysis of the data reveals a significant upward trend in global temperatures over the last century.
academicScientific examination shows that the world's temperature has been rising steadily for a hundred years.
Our quarterly report indicates a positive trend in consumer spending across all retail sectors.
businessThe three-month report shows that people are spending more money in stores.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
buck the trend
to go against the general direction of change
reverse the trend
to make a situation start changing in the opposite direction
on trend
very fashionable and following the latest style
Frequentemente confundido com
A trend is a long-term shift, while a fad is an intense but very short-lived enthusiasm.
Tendency usually refers to an individual's likelihood to behave a certain way, whereas trend refers to a collective movement.
Notas de uso
The word is frequently used with the prepositions 'in' (a trend in fashion) or 'toward' (a trend toward automation). In social media contexts, it is often used as a verb to describe a topic that is currently popular.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the noun 'trend' when they should use the adjective 'trendy' (e.g., saying 'that is a trend jacket' instead of 'that is a trendy jacket').
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'trend' as a 'trail' that many people are walking on at the same time; it shows where the crowd is heading.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle English word 'trenden', which meant to revolve, turn about, or roll.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the digital age, 'trending' has a specific cultural meaning related to algorithms on platforms like X (Twitter) and TikTok that highlight viral topics.
Quiz rápido
The latest ______ in the tech industry is the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into everyday apps.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: trend
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