Synonyms for

Evolving

Verb / ɪˈvɑ:lvɪŋ / / i:ˈvɑ:lvɪŋ / Another word for evolving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Evolving means to develop or change over time.

Synonyms & similar words

develop germinate evolve acquire changing developing growing advancing progressing maturing transforming shifting metamorphosing adapting mutating modifying altering transmuting transfiguring morphing turning becoming shaping updating

Synonyms by register

Formal

developing progressing unfolding maturing

Informal

changing growing adapting shaping up

Literary

burgeoning waxing flourishing

Antonyms

static unchanging stable fixed stagnant constant immobile

Common collocations

  • evolving situation
  • evolving nature
  • evolving market
  • evolving technology
  • evolving understanding
  • rapidly evolving
  • slowly evolving
  • continuously evolving

Word family

noun evolution
verb evolve
adjective evolutionary
adverb evolvedly

Usage note

Evolving implies a gradual process of change and development, often towards a more complex or advanced state. It is generally used in a positive or neutral context.

Example sentences

  1. The technology is evolving quickly.
  2. The caterpillar is evolving into a butterfly.
  3. The fashion industry is constantly evolving.
  4. The animal's behavior is evolving to adapt to its environment.
  5. The company is evolving its business model to stay competitive.

Quotes

  • Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. - John F. Kennedy
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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