trend

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

a general direction in which something is developing or changing; a fashion or style that is popular

a general direction in which something is developing or changing

Example Sentences

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

The trend towards online shopping continues to grow.

The trend of online shopping continues to rise every year.

Synonyms

pattern, tendency, direction, course, movement, drift, fashion

Entry 1

pattern, tendency, direction, course, movement, drift

Entry 2

tendency, direction, pattern, fashion

Entry 3

tendency, movement, direction, fashion

Antonyms

anomaly, irregularity, deviation, exception, aberration, inconsistency, stability, constancy, tradition, decline, stagnation

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anomaly, irregularity, deviation, exception, aberration, inconsistency

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stability, constancy, tradition

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decline, stagnation

Collocations

current trend, fashion trend, market trend, social trend, upward trend

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current trend, fashion trend, market trend

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current trend, social trend, fashion trend, upward trend