Growing: meaning, definitions and examples

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growing

 

[ หˆษกrษ™สŠษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

plants

Increasing in size or amount; developing and maturing.

Synonyms

developing, expanding, maturing.

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Word Description / Examples
growing

Use when talking about something that is increasing in size, amount, or intensity, often in a general or positive sense.

  • The population of the city is growing rapidly
  • She has a growing interest in photography
expanding

Use when describing something that is increasing in size, scope, or capacity, often in a physical or tangible manner.

  • The company is expanding its operations to other countries
  • The universe is constantly expanding
developing

Use when referring to the process of growth or progress, especially in terms of skills, knowledge, or technology.

  • He is developing his skills in cooking
  • The software is still developing, but it's already very useful
maturing

Use when discussing the process of becoming more advanced, sensible, or fully developed, often in a personal or emotional sense.

  • She is maturing into a responsible adult
  • The wine is maturing, and it will be ready in a few years

Examples of usage

  • The plants are growing rapidly in the warm weather.
  • She is growing her own vegetables in the garden.
  • The business is growing steadily year by year.
Context #2 | Noun

economy

The process of increasing in size or amount; expansion.

Synonyms

expansion, growth, increase.

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Word Description / Examples
growing

Use this word to talk about something that is getting bigger over time in a more general sense. Often related to things like plants, children, or trends.

  • The growing popularity of electric cars is undeniable.
  • Her interest in art has been growing steadily.
expansion

This word is typically used in business or economic contexts. It refers to the act of becoming larger in scope or scale, such as a company increasing its operations.

  • The company's expansion into international markets has been successful.
  • The city is planning an expansion of the public transport system.
increase

This word is suitable for general situations where something becomes larger in number or amount. Can be used in various contexts from prices to temperatures.

  • There has been an increase in the number of tourists visiting the city.
  • The increase in sales was due to the holiday season.
growth

Use this word to mention development or increase in size, amount, or importance. It can be applied to economic situations, personal development, or biological processes.

  • Economic growth has been steady over the past year.
  • The rapid growth of the tech industry is remarkable.

Examples of usage

  • The growing economy has led to more job opportunities.
  • We are seeing a growing demand for sustainable products.

Translations

Translations of the word "growing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crescendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wachsend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumbuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพัั‚ะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rosnฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ้•ทไธญใฎ (ใ›ใ„ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใกใ‚…ใ†ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ creciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์žฅํ•˜๋Š” (seongjanghaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rostoucรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rastรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขž้•ฟ็š„ (zฤ“ngzhวŽng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rastoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaxandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜ (mzardi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artmaqda olan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ creciente

Etymology

The word 'growing' originated from the Old English word 'growan', which meant 'to increase in size by a natural development'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its core meaning of development and maturation. The concept of growth and expansion has been fundamental to human societies throughout history, driving progress and innovation in various fields.

See also: grow, grower, growl, growth, outgrowth, regrow.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,008, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.