growing
|grow-ing|
B1
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
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/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
(grow)
increase or develop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grōwan', where 'grō-' meant 'to grow or flourish'.
Historical Evolution
'grōwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'growen', and eventually became the modern English word 'grow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to flourish or increase', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'grow'.
The plant is growing rapidly.
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Adjective 1
increasing in size, amount, or degree.
The growing demand for electric cars is evident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35