evolve
gb/ɪvˈɑlv/ us/ɪvˈɑlv/
B2
Inglese
~ 2500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B2
action
1
Develop or change slowly over time
To slowly change or grow into something better or more advanced.
Schema d'uso:
to evolve into [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolve' with 'involve'; 'evolve' means to develop, while 'involve' means to include or engage.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
regress (Means to return to a worse or less developed state.)
Collocazioni
evolve into
|gradually evolve
|continue to evolve
|evolve over time
Temi
change
|development
|growth
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Errore comune:
Learners may think evolution happens within an individual’s lifetime; it actually occurs across generations.
Sinonimi
adapt (In biology, refers specifically to adjusting to environment; can also be short-term changes.)
Contrari
go extinct (Opposite outcome of failing to adapt or evolve over time.)
Collocazioni
species evolve
|organisms evolve
|evolve traits
Temi
science
|biology
|evolution
|nature
Esempi
- Birds evolved from small dinosaurs millions of years ago.
- Some bacteria have evolved resistance to antibiotics.
- The fish evolved larger fins to swim faster.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
to evolve [a plan/method/system]
Sinonimi
formulate (Often used for carefully planning; not necessarily gradual.)
Contrari
abandon (To stop developing or working on something.)
Collocazioni
evolve a strategy
|evolve a system
Temi
planning
|development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We evolved a new plan for the project.
- The school evolved better rules for students.
- They evolved a new way to make bread.
Grammatica
Forma base
evolve
IPA
GB/ɪvˈɑlv/
US/ɪvˈɑlv/
Sillabe e accento
evolve (1 sillaba)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: evolve
- 3rd Person Singular: evolves
- Present Participle: evolving
- Past: evolved
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
continue to evolve
1/kəntˈɪnju tə ɪvˈɑlv/
fixed phrase
Keep changing and developing over time
To keep growing or changing without stopping.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The blog evolved into a full-fledged news website.
- A small argument evolved into a major conflict.