growing
noun
Simple meaning
The raising of plants.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
Growth; increase
The raising of plants.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The process of developing.
An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
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Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute.
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Someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil.
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Pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth.
The season during which a crop grows best.
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The process of an individual organism growing organically.
An industry that is growing rapidly.
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