trend (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /trɛnd/

Definition

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Examples

• The trend towards online shopping has accelerated in recent years.

• There is a growing trend of people adopting vegetarian diets.

• The stock market showed an upward trend throughout the day.

How to Use trend

trend towards (prepositional phrase)

A general direction of development or change in a particular area. — "There is a trend towards healthier eating habits."

trend in (prepositional phrase)

A general direction of development or change within a specific field or category. — "We observed a significant trend in consumer behavior."

trend upward (phrasal verb)

To move or develop in an upward direction. — "Stock prices are trending upward."

trend downward (phrasal verb)

To move or develop in a downward direction. — "Unemployment figures are trending downward."

Synonyms of trend

Words with a similar meaning to trend:

• tendency
• movement
• direction
• fashion

Antonyms of trend

Words with the opposite meaning to trend:

• aberration
• anomaly

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