growth
From Middle English 'groweth', from Old English 'grōwan'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ɡroʊθ/en-US]
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
| plural |
|---|
| growths |
- The rapid growth of the city has led to increased traffic congestion.
- Her business is experiencing significant growth this year.
VERB
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[/ɡroʊθ/en-US]
To undergo development or increase in size, number, or value.
irregular note only if irregular
| gerund | past | past_participle | present |
|---|---|---|---|
| growing | grew | grown | grows |
- The plant will grow taller if it receives enough sunlight.
- They hope to grow their customer base through effective marketing.