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trends

/trɛndz/

Meanings
noun
An inclination in a particular direction.

Examples :

"the trend of a coastline"
society culture business economy tendency

Related Words

Illustration coastline

coastline noun

/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast.

"The coastline of the island nation is very irregular, with many bays and inlets. "

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration miniskirts

miniskirts noun

/ˈmɪnɪskɜːrts/

A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

"During the summer, many teenagers wear miniskirts to stay cool in the heat. "

Illustration southwest

southwest noun

/saʊˈwɛst/

The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225°, abbreviated as SW.

"The southwest wind was blowing hard, making it difficult to walk to school. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration disparate

disparate noun

/ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ /dɪˈspæɹət/

(chiefly in the plural) Any of a group of unequal or dissimilar things.

"The museum displayed disparates collected from different eras, showcasing contrasting artistic styles. "

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration dangerous

dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

Illustration approximates

approximates verb

/əˈprɑksɪmɪts/ /əˈprɑksəˌmeɪts/

To estimate.

"The cashier approximates the total cost of your groceries before scanning all the items. "

Illustration purchases

purchases noun

/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪz/ /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."