Meaning & use
prospering
Growing or developing successfully, especially in wealth, health, or business.
See it in a sentence
The small bakery kept prospering long after larger chains moved into the neighborhood.
Their friendship kept prospering even after they moved to different countries.
A note on using this word
Prospering is most often used of businesses, economies, or people's fortunes, and pairs naturally with despite or even though.
Words with a similar meaning
thrivingflourishingsucceeding
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Words with an opposite meaning
failingstruggling
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