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."

Synonyms of developing

Words with a similar meaning to developing:

• growing
• advancing
• progressing
• maturing

Antonyms of developing

Words with the opposite meaning to developing:

• stagnating
• regressing

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