growing — Increasing in size, number, intensity, or importance; becoming larger or more significant over time; developing and expanding.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Increasing in size, number, intensity, or importance; becoming larger or more significant over time; developing and expanding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My pizza addiction is a growing problem - yesterday I ordered five boxes!
- The growing traffic in the city makes commuting a nightmare.
- There's a growing trend of people talking to their plants like pets.
growing
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/]
Increasing in size, number, intensity, or importance; becoming larger or more significant over time; developing and expanding.
Increasing in size, number, intensity, or importance; becoming larger or more significant over time; developing and expanding.
Growing tall and glowing bright, branches flowing in the light!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'growan' meaning 'to grow, increase, flourish.' Originally connected to the concept of becoming green, linking growth with the green color of thriving plants.
Breakdown
grow (root meaning 'to increase, flourish') + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix indicating ongoing action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My pizza addiction is a growing problem - yesterday I ordered five boxes!”
“The growing traffic in the city makes commuting a nightmare.”
“There's a growing trend of people talking to their plants like pets.”
“The company is experiencing growing pains as it expands globally.”
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