CEFR B1

growth

noun

Meaning

The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.

Examples

The company has experienced significant growth in the last quarter.
Childhood is a period of rapid physical and mental growth.

Synonyms: development, expansion, increase, progress

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growth (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡroʊθ/

Definition

The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.

Examples

The company has experienced significant growth in the last quarter.
Childhood is a period of rapid physical and mental growth.
The economic growth of the country has been impressive.

How to Use growth

growth in (prepositional phrase): Increase in a specific area or quantity. — "There has been a steady growth in online shopping."
growth of (prepositional phrase): The process of developing or increasing. — "The growth of the city has led to increased traffic."
growth rate (collocation): The speed at which something increases. — "The unemployment growth rate is a key indicator of economic health."

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