growth
word
/ˈɡɹoʊθ/
grohth
/ɡɹˈəʊθ/
grohth
Definition
Growth is an increase in size, amount, value, or importance over time. It can also mean the natural development of a living thing, economy, business, or skill.
Usage & Nuances
Common in many contexts: personal growth, economic growth, population growth, and business growth. For living things, 'growth' often focuses on physical development; for people, it often means improvement or maturity. More formal and abstract than 'growing' in many uses.
Spanish: crecimientoPortuguese (BR): crescimentoPortuguese (PT): crescimentoChinese (Simplified): 增长 - 生长Chinese (Traditional): 增長 - 生長Hindi: वृद्धि - विकासArabic: نمو - زيادةBengali: বৃদ্ধি - উন্নতিRussian: ростJapanese: 成長Vietnamese: sự phát triểnKorean: 성장Turkish: büyümeUrdu: ترقی - نشوونماIndonesian: pertumbuhan
Example Sentences
The plant shows fast growth in the summer.
basic
The company had steady growth last year.
basic
Reading helps your growth as a student.
basic
That job gave me a lot of personal growth.
natural
We’ve seen a lot of growth in the team since January.
natural
The market is slowing down, but there’s still room for growth.
natural