emerged
verb
Form of emerge , past tense of emerge.
Simple meaning
Come out into view, as from concealment.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈmɝdʒd
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of emerge
Come out into view, as from concealment
“Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office.”
past tense of emerge
Become known or apparent
“Some nice results emerged from the study.”
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Come out into view, as from concealment
Used this way, emerged is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Comeverb
“Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office.”
Becomeverb
“Some nice results emerged from the study.”
More ways to use emerged
- “Some nice results emerged from the study.”verb
- “Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office.”verb
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