Word a Day
trend
What does trend mean?
trend (noun): an inclination in a particular direction.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce trend?
/tɹɛnd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does trend come from?
From Middle English trenden (“to roll about, turn, revolve”), from Old English trendan (“to roll about, turn, revolve”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “trend” mean?
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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an inclination in a particular direction
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a large quantity or number; a great deal
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