growing
ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ
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Definition of growing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
size increaseprocess of increasing in size
  • The growing of the plants could be clearly seen each day..
enlargement expansion
2.
agriculturecultivating plants or crops
  • Growing of vegetables requires patience and care.
cultivation farming
3.
biologyTECH.biological development of organismsTECH.
  • The growing of cells is essential for healing.
development evolution maturation
4.
technologyTECH.formation of crystals in electronicsTECH.
  • Growing of crystals is crucial in semiconductor manufacturing.
crystallization

Adjective

1.
developingundergoing development or maturation
  • The growing child needs more nutrients.
developing maturing
2.
expandingincreasing in size, number, or importance
  • The growing city attracted many new residents.
enlarging expanding increasing
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pains in muscles or joints during rapid growth
Many children experience growing pains at night.
encounter problems during early stages
New businesses often experience growing pains.
becoming less willing to wait or tolerate
My patience is growing thin with these constant delays!
problem that is becoming larger or more serious over time
Youth unemployment is a growing problem in many rural communities.
period when crops grow best in an area
The growing season in this region lasts from April to October.
reaching a great height as it grows
The tall-growing sunflowers towered over the garden fence..

Origin of growing

Old English, growan (to grow)

Terms with growing included in their meaning

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nature
woody part of a tree growing from the trunk
agriculture
area of land for growing crops and raising animals
medical
strand growing from the skin of humans and animals
agev.
growing older
become older over time
cluster
group of similar things tied or growing together
agriculture
growing plants and raising animals for work or business
agriculture
process of growing, raising and preparing edible items for people or animals
growing larger
becoming greater in size, amount, or degree

Examples of growing in a sentence

  • She documented the growing of her business in a journal.
  • Growing of herbs can be done indoors.
  • The growing of wheat is essential for the region's economy.
  • The growing of bacteria can be observed in the lab.
  • Growing of plants requires sunlight and water.
  • Growing is a key step in producing LED lights.

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  1. French:croissance, croissant, ...
  2. German:Wachstum, wachsend, ...
  3. Italian:aumento, in crescita, ...
  4. Spanish:crecimiento, en crecimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:crescimento, em crescimento, ...
  6. Chinese:生长, 成长中的, ...
  7. Japanese:成長, 成長中の, ...
  8. Arabic:نُمُوّ, نامٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְמִיחָה, מִתְפַּתֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:рост, растущий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зростання, зростаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:वृद्धि, विकसित होता, ...
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Definition of grow - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
general increaseintr.become larger or greater over a period of timeintr.
  • Her business began to grow after the first year..
enlarge expand increase
2.
agriculturetr./intr.cultivate plants or cropstr./intr.
  • They grow vegetables in their garden.
cultivate raise
3.
businessintr.USincrease in wealth, size, or importanceintr.US
  • The company aims to grow its market share.
enlarge expand increase
4.
developmentintr.develop or mature emotionally or mentallyintr.
  • She has grown a lot since last year.
develop evolve mature
5.
come fromintr.originate or develop from a sourceintr.
  • The idea grew from a simple conversation.
develop originate
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mature and become an adult
Children grow up so fast these days.
become accustomed to something by maturing
He grew into his role as a leader.
increase in size or length until something no longer fits
He quickly grew out of his school uniform..
to cover something as it grows
The ivy began to grow over the old wall.
become too large for something like clothes
She grew out of her favorite dress.
develop affection for something over time
She grew to like the new city after a month.

Origin of grow

Old English, growan (to grow)

Examples of grow in a sentence

  • His confidence started to grow after the speech.
  • Farmers grow corn in the summer.
  • He plans to grow herbs in the backyard.
  • They plan to grow their investment portfolio.
  • Our goal is to grow the business internationally.
  • Children grow quickly during their early years.

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  1. French:croître, cultiver, ...
  2. German:wachsen, anbauen, ...
  3. Italian:aumentare, coltivare, ...
  4. Spanish:crecer, cultivar, ...
  5. Portuguese:aumentar, cultivar, ...
  6. Chinese:扩大, 种植, ...
  7. Japanese:成長する, 育てる, ...
  8. Arabic:نَمَا, زَرَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִגְדּוֹל, לְגַדֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:расти, выращивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рости, вирощувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ना, उगाना, ...

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