trend
noun (trend, trends); verb (trend, trends, trended, trending)
Everyday
- (noun) A general direction in which something is changing or developing: «a trend towards healthier eating». tree →
- (noun) A fashion or craze: «the latest trend». tree →
- (verb) To move in a general direction. tree →
- (verb, online) To be talked about a lot online at a particular moment: «trending on social media». tree →
In the lessons
In maths and science: a trend in data is the overall direction on a graph (upwards trend, downward trend); a trend line shows it. In everyday life: fashion and toy trends. Online: trending topics and videos – but popular is not the same as true. Phrases: «a trend towards», «follow the trend», «set a trend», «trending now».
Examples
- The graph shows an upward trend in temperatures. tree →
- Fidget spinners were a big trend at our school. tree →
- There is a trend towards more children walking to school. tree →
- That video is trending on social media. tree →
- My sister always follows the latest trends. tree →
- Prices have trended down over the last few months. tree →
- Look at the data and describe the trend. tree →
Note
Countable noun. Verb is regular: trended, trending. In maths, a trend is a general direction; some points may go against it. Trending online can include false stories – check facts. Adjective: «trendy» (fashionable, informal).
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «trend» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «trend» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
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