growth

noun
UK: /ɡrəʊθ/
US: /ɡroʊθ/

  1. The process of increasing in size or number.

    1. The plant's growth is slow in winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economic growth leads to more jobs and better living standards for the population. [ ] [ ]

  2. An increase in economic activity or the value of goods and services produced.

    1. The country is experiencing rapid growth. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sustainable growth requires investment in education and infrastructure projects. [ ] [ ]

  3. A tumor or abnormal mass of tissue.

    1. The doctor found a growth on his skin. [ ] [ ]
    2. The biopsy confirmed that the growth was benign and not a cause for concern. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

development eruption rise expansion outburst increase progress
growth intransitive-verb

  1. To develop or increase in size, number, or strength.

    1. The flowers growth in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Companies grow by offering new products and services to meet customer demands. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "growth" in English means: The process of increasing in size or number., An increase in economic activity or the value of goods and services produced., A tumor or abnormal mass of tissue..

The phonetic transcription of "growth" is /ɡrəʊθ/ in British English and /ɡroʊθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "growth": development, eruption, rise, expansion, outburst, increase, progress.

Example usage of "growth": "The plant's growth is slow in winter.". More examples on the page.