The meaning of GROWING is increasing in size or amount. How to use growing in a sentence.

growing adjective [not gradable] (INCREASING) Add to word list increasing in size or amount:

Growing definition: becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity.. See examples of GROWING used in a sentence.

A growing thing (or person) is in the process of developing, often by getting bigger. You can argue for a second helping of cake by saying, "I'm a growing kid!"

Usage Note: Grow is most often used as an intransitive verb, as in The corn grew fast or Our business has been growing steadily for 10 years. This use dates back to the Middle Ages. In …

He has two growing boys to take care of. In spring, feed growing plants with a high-quality fertiliser.

grow /ɡrəʊ/ vb (grows, growing, grew /ɡruː/, grown /ɡrəʊn/) (of an organism or part of an organism) to increase in size or develop (hair, leaves, or other structures)

Oct 23, 2017 · Definition of growing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. increasing in size, amount or degree. A growing number of people are returning to full-time …

Apr 16, 2025 · Noun [edit] growing (countable and uncountable, plural growings) growth; increase quotations

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