B1
tendency vs trend
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tendencynoun/ˈten.dən.si/ | Meaning something that a person or thing often does or is likely to do; a general change in one direction | Goes with growing tendency | Example There is a growing tendency for young people to delay marriage. |
| trendnoun/trend/ | Meaning a general change or direction; also a new style that becomes popular for a time | Goes with growing trend | Example There is a growing trend of young people moving back to their hometowns. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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