CEFR B2

developing

verb/adjective

Meaning

Growing or becoming more advanced, mature, or complex.

Examples

The country is developing rapidly, with new infrastructure being built everywhere.
Children are developing their social skills through play.

Synonyms: growing, advancing, progressing, maturing

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developing (B2)

verb/adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/

Definition

Growing or becoming more advanced, mature, or complex.

Examples

The country is developing rapidly, with new infrastructure being built everywhere.
Children are developing their social skills through play.
The artist is developing a unique style that blends different influences.

How to Use developing

develop into (prepositional phrase): To grow or change into something else. — "The small town is developing into a major city."
develop from (prepositional phrase): To originate or grow out of something. — "This theory developed from earlier research."
develop a habit (collocation): To start doing something regularly until it becomes a habit. — "He developed a habit of waking up early."

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