B2adjectivesocietybusiness
US/dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/
UK/dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/
(of a country) poorer and with less industry, but growing; also growing or changing
In context
Vietnam was once seen as a developing country with low wages.
Babies need healthy food for their developing brains.
Developing nations often suffer the most from climate change.
Words that go with developing
adjective + noun
- developing countryClean water is still a problem in many developing countries.
- developing worldMobile banking has spread fast in the developing world.
- developing nationAs a developing nation, it depends on exports.
- developing economyForeign investors are attracted to this developing economy.
adverb + adjective
- rapidly developingDa Nang is a rapidly developing city on the central coast.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vietnam is a develop country.Correct: Vietnam is a developing country.