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/
Korean meaning: 성장하는, 증가하는, 커지는
Korean pronunciation: 그로-잉 (강세: 그로)
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!
🎤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.
🎵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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