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Meaning of growing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

growing

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ//ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

    Example: Children grow quickly.

  2. To appear or sprout.

    Example: A long tail began to grow from his backside.

  3. To develop, to mature.

    Example: As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.

  4. To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

    Example: Have you ever grown your hair before?

noun

Definitions

  1. Growth; increase

  2. (attributive) Connected with growing

    Example: The growing season here begins in March.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That grows.

    Example: Milk is good for growing children.