Trend

/tɹɛnd/

The meaning and definition of Trend, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An inclination in a particular direction.
    “the trend of a coastline”
  2. A tendency.
    “There is a trend, these days, for people in films not to smoke.”
verb
  1. To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend.
    “The shore of the sea trends to the southwest.”
  2. To be the subject of a trend; to be currently popular, relevant or interesting.
    “What topics have been trending on social networks this week?”

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