growth — The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can refer to physical development, economic expansion, or personal improvement.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can refer to physical development, economic expansion, or personal improvement.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡroʊθ/
Example Sentences
- My plant's growth is so slow, I'm starting to think it's on a diet.
- The startup showed impressive growth, doubling its revenue in just six months.
- His beard growth was so fast that he looked like a different person every week.
growth
NOUN[/ɡroʊθ/]
The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can refer to physical development, economic expansion, or personal improvement.
The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can refer to physical development, economic expansion, or personal improvement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'growan' meaning 'to grow', which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots. The word originally described the natural process of plants sprouting and developing, later extending to any kind of increase or development.
Breakdown
grow (root meaning 'to increase/develop') + -th (noun suffix indicating a state or process)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My plant's growth is so slow, I'm starting to think it's on a diet.”
“The startup showed impressive growth, doubling its revenue in just six months.”
“His beard growth was so fast that he looked like a different person every week.”
“The growth of social media has changed how we communicate.”
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