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growthThe 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/

Korean meaning: 성장, 증가, 발전

Korean pronunciation: 그로스 (강세: 그로)

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.

growth concept
💡 Concept

The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can refer to physical development, economic expansion, or personal improvement.

growth rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Growth requires an oath to honor both!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡroʊθ/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrow
Suffix--th

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.

🎵Rhyme

bothoathloath

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

expansiondevelopmentincreaseprogressadvancement

Antonyms

declineshrinkage

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