evolve
gb/ɪvˈɑlv/ us/ɪvˈɑlv/
B2
Inglés
~ 2500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
Develop or change slowly over time
To slowly change or grow into something better or more advanced.
Patrón de uso:
to evolve into [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolve' with 'involve'; 'evolve' means to develop, while 'involve' means to include or engage.
Sinónimos
develop (General term for growth or progress; less emphasis on gradual, long-term change.)
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progress (Focuses on forward movement or improvement, often in a positive sense.)
Antónimos
regress (Means to return to a worse or less developed state.)
Colocaciones
evolve into
|gradually evolve
|continue to evolve
|evolve over time
Temas
change
|development
|growth
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company has evolved into a global leader in technology.
- Her style of writing has evolved over the years.
- Over millions of years, the species evolved to survive in the harsh climate.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Plants evolve slowly over time.
- My English skills have evolved in the last year.
- The small store evolved into a big supermarket.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
2
Change in species over generations
When animals or plants slowly change over many years so they can live better in their environment.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think evolution happens within an individual’s lifetime; it actually occurs across generations.
Sinónimos
adapt (In biology, refers specifically to adjusting to environment; can also be short-term changes.)
Antónimos
go extinct (Opposite outcome of failing to adapt or evolve over time.)
Colocaciones
species evolve
|organisms evolve
|evolve traits
Temas
science
|biology
|evolution
|nature
Ejemplos
- Birds evolved from small dinosaurs millions of years ago.
- Some bacteria have evolved resistance to antibiotics.
- The fish evolved larger fins to swim faster.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Dinosaurs evolved into birds.
- Bacteria can evolve to resist medicine.
- Animals evolve to fit their home.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
3
Cause gradual development of something
To make something grow or change slowly over time.
Patrón de uso:
to evolve [a plan/method/system]
Sinónimos
formulate (Often used for carefully planning; not necessarily gradual.)
Antónimos
abandon (To stop developing or working on something.)
Colocaciones
evolve a strategy
|evolve a system
Temas
planning
|development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ejemplos
- They evolved a new method for processing data.
- Over the years, the committee evolved a comprehensive policy.
- The team evolved its approach based on feedback.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We evolved a new plan for the project.
- The school evolved better rules for students.
- They evolved a new way to make bread.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
evolve
AFI
GB/ɪvˈɑlv/
US/ɪvˈɑlv/
Sílabas y acento
evolve (1 sílaba)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: evolve
- 3rd Person Singular: evolves
- Present Participle: evolving
- Past: evolved
Familia de palabras
Forms
evolves
verb
evolving
verb
evolved
verb
Core family
evolution
noun B1
evolutionary
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unevolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
evolutionarily
adverb
coevolve
verb
coevolution
noun
Expresiones
continue to evolve
1/kəntˈɪnju tə ɪvˈɑlv/
fixed phrase
Keep changing and developing over time
To keep growing or changing without stopping.
Ejemplos
- Fashion trends continue to evolve every season.
- Technology will continue to evolve rapidly in the coming years.
evolve into
2/ɪvˈɑlv ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
Change into something else over time
To slowly become something different or more advanced.
Ejemplos
- The blog evolved into a full-fledged news website.
- A small argument evolved into a major conflict.