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When do you use the word "develop" and when "evolve"?
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When do you use the word "develop" and when "evolve"?
Feel free to provide explanations with/and examples.
Feel free to provide explanations with/and examples.
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31 Mar 2020
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Develop is used when something is changing into a new form, while evolve has the same meaning but is usually used for a large timeframe like millions of years or so. Either can be used.
Ex. A baby's brain is still developing as the baby grows
Ex 2. Humans evolved from monkeys.
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Develop is used when something is changing into a new form, while evolve has the same meaning but is usually used for a large timeframe like millions of years or so. Either can be used.
Ex. A baby's brain is still developing as the baby grows
Ex 2. Humans evolved from monkeys.
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