growing (B1)
verb/adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
Definition
Increasing in size, amount, or intensity.
Examples
The company has been growing rapidly in recent years.
There is a growing concern about the environmental impact of plastic waste.
His interest in photography started growing when he received a camera for his birthday.
How to Use growing
- grow up (phrasal verb)
- To develop from a child into an adult. — "She wants to be a doctor when she grows up."
- grow out of (phrasal verb)
- To stop having a particular habit or interest because you are no longer young enough for it. — "He'll probably grow out of his fear of the dark."
- grow into (phrasal verb)
- To develop into something or someone better or more suitable. — "This small room will grow into a comfortable living area."
- grow on (phrasal verb)
- To become more likable or appealing to someone over time. — "I wasn't sure about the song at first, but it's starting to grow on me."
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