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Synonyms & Similar Words
expanding
increasing
developing
flourishing
thriving
burgeoning
swelling
enlarging
escalating
heightening
intensifying
multiplying
augmenting
bolstering
boosting
enhancing
improving
magnifying
nurturing
progressing
ripening
unfolding
broadening
deepening
maturing
strengthening
advancing
emerging
evolving
sprouting
blooming
blossoming
Meaning of Growing
The primary meaning of "growing" is to become larger or more advanced.
Definitions
- Getting bigger or more advanced
- * Becoming more mature or developed
- * Increasing in amount, degree, or intensity
Etymology of Growing
The word "growing" originates from the Old English word "growan," which is also related to the Old Norse word "grōa" and the Dutch word "groeien," all of which are thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grōan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "ghre-" meaning "to grow" or "to become green."
Example Uses
- The company is growing rapidly and expanding its operations.
- * She is growing more confident in her abilities every day.
- * The city is growing and becoming more populous.