Emerge
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo come out into view or become known.
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
To come forth or appear.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: when something emerges, it's like it's been hiding, and then *poof!* it shows up. Like when a new star emerges in the sky at night, or when your shy friend finally emerges from their shell to join the party. Like a new idea for your business might emerge after long thinking.
👶 For kids: To come out or appear from somewhere.
More Examples
A new leader emerged after the election.
The truth about the situation eventually emerged.
How It's Used
"The butterfly emerged from its cocoon."
"A new market trend emerged, presenting a new opportunity."
To come out of a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation or experience.
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
To come out of a state of being, or a difficult situation.
The company emerged from bankruptcy.
💡 Simply: Think of *emerging* like getting through something hard. Like when you finally finish that really difficult test and emerge victorious. Or when a country emerges from a war after a long, hard battle. You get to the other side.
👶 For kids: To get out of a difficult situation.
More Examples
The survivors emerged from the wreckage.
She emerged from the ordeal with a new perspective.
How It's Used
"The country emerged from a period of economic crisis."
"He emerged from the experience a stronger person."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
emerge victorious
To succeed and win.
"Despite the challenges, the team emerged victorious."
emerge as a leader
To become a leader.
"She emerged as a natural leader during the project."
From Latin *emergere* 'to bring to light, come forth,' from *e-* 'out' + *mergere* 'to plunge, dip'.
The word 'emerge' has been used since the 16th century to describe things coming into view or coming out of situations.
Memory tip
Imagine a caterpillar hiding, then *emerge* as a butterfly – appear!
Word Origin
"to bring to light, come forth"