ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Emerge

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Emerge is a verb meaning (intransitive) To come into view.

Meaning

(intransitive) To come into view.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, copulative) To come out of a situation, object, or a liquid.
  2. (intransitive) To become known.
  3. Alternative spelling of emerg.

Example Sentences

The submarine emerged from the ocean.
He emerged unscathed from the accident.
The Soviet Union emerged from the ruins of an empire.
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.

Word Forms

Synonyms for emerge

Depending on context, synonyms include forthcome, transpire, issue.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include issue, become, come, arrive, develop, emergence.

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