B2verb 2K

Emerge

UK //ɪˈmɜːdʒ// US //ɪˈmɜrdʒ// Pronunciation

Definition

To come out into view after being hidden.

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In simple words: To come out from a hidden place.

Examples

• New evidence has emerged that changes everything.
• He emerged from the shadows, surprising everyone.
• The company emerged as a leader in the market.
• As the fog lifted, a beautiful landscape began to emerge.

Usage notes

Often used in contexts of discovery or changes, but less formal than 'appear'. Not typically used for very quick manifestations.

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Grammar pattern

emerge + from + object

Memory hint

Imagine a flower emerging from the ground in spring.

Collocations

• emerge victorious
• emerge from uncertainty
• emerge as a leader

Synonyms

• appear
• arise
• surface
• come out
• materialize

Antonyms

• disappear
• submerge
• vanish

Common mistakes

• Omitting 'from' in the sentence structure.
• Confusing with 'immerge', which is less common.
• Using with incorrect subjects, such as inanimate objects.