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Evolution

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌiːvəˈluːʃn//ˌevəˈluːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌevəˈluːʃn/"]/

Meaning of Evolution

the slow steady development of plants, animals, etc. during the history of the earth, as they adapt to changes in their environment

In simple words: Change in living things over a long time.

Evolution in a sentence

• The theory of evolution explains how species change over time through natural selection.
• Scientists study the evolution of languages to understand how communication develops.
• The evolution of technology has transformed the way we live and work.
• The evolution of the internet changed information sharing worldwide.
• His art shows the evolution of his style over the years.

How to use Evolution

Use 'evolution' when discussing how species change over time. It is often used in scientific contexts but can be used more generally in discussions about development.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'evolve' as 'e-volving'—a process that's always moving.

Related words

Collocations with Evolution

• gradual
• slow
• rapid
• trace
• drive
• influence
• happen
• occur
• proceed
• evolution from… to…
• evolution of
• evolution towards/​toward
• the theory of evolution
• gradual
• slow
• rapid
• trace
• drive
• influence
• happen
• occur
• proceed
• evolution from… to…
• evolution of
• evolution towards/​toward
• the theory of evolution

Synonyms for Evolution

• development
• growth
• progress
• adaptation
• change

Opposites of Evolution

• stagnation
• regression

Common mistakes with Evolution

• Confused with 'revolution', which means a complete change.
• Used inappropriately in contexts that don’t involve gradual change.
• Omitting the scientific context when discussing biological evolution.

Frequently asked questions about Evolution

What does Evolution mean?

Change in living things over a long time.

What is the definition of Evolution?

the slow steady development of plants, animals, etc. during the history of the earth, as they adapt to changes in their environment

How do you use Evolution in a sentence?

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time through natural selection.

Can you give another example of Evolution?

Scientists study the evolution of languages to understand how communication develops.

What are synonyms for Evolution?

Common alternatives include development, growth, progress, adaptation, change.

What is the opposite of Evolution?

Opposite meanings include stagnation, regression.

What words go with Evolution?

It commonly pairs with gradual, slow, rapid, trace, drive, influence, happen, occur, proceed, evolution from… to…, evolution of, evolution towards/​toward, the theory of evolution, gradual, slow, rapid, trace, drive, influence, happen, occur, proceed, evolution from… to…, evolution of, evolution towards/​toward, the theory of evolution.

What are common mistakes when using Evolution?

Confused with 'revolution', which means a complete change. Used inappropriately in contexts that don’t involve gradual change. Omitting the scientific context when discussing biological evolution.

How do you pronounce Evolution?

US: /["/ˌevəˈluːʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌiːvəˈluːʃn//ˌevəˈluːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Evolution?

Use 'evolution' when discussing how species change over time. It is often used in scientific contexts but can be used more generally in discussions about development.

What CEFR level is Evolution?

"Evolution" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.