growth

[grohth]

noun

1. the act or process, or a manner of growing; growing; development; gradual increase.

   Synonyms: expansion, augmentation
   Antonyms: decrease, decline

2. size or stage of development.

   It hasn't yet reached its full growth.

3. completed development.

4. development from a simpler to a more complex stage.

   the growth of ritual forms.

5. development from another but related form or stage.

   the growth of the nation state.

6. something that has grown grown or developed by or as if by a natural process.

   a growth of stubborn weeds.

   Synonyms: outgrowth, result

7. Pathology.,  an abnormal increase in a mass of tissue, as a tumor.

   Synonyms: excrescence

8. origin; source; production.

   onions of English growth.

adjective

1. of or denoting a business, industry, or equity security that grows or is expected to grow in value over a long period of time.

   a growth industry; a growth stock.

growth

/ ɡrəʊθ /

noun

1. the process or act of growing, esp in organisms following assimilation of food

2. an increase in size, number, significance, etc

3. something grown or growing

   a new growth of hair

4. a stage of development

5. any abnormal tissue, such as a tumour

6. (modifier) of, relating to, causing or characterized by growth

   a growth industry

   growth hormone

growth

1. An increase in the size of an organism or part of an organism, usually as a result of an increase in the number of cells. Growth of an organism may stop at maturity, as in the case of humans and other mammals, or it may continue throughout life, as in many plants. In humans, certain body parts, like hair and nails, continue to grow throughout life.

Other Word Forms

• antigrowth adjective
• pregrowth noun
• regrowth noun
• supergrowth noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of growth¹

First recorded in 1550–60; grow, -th ¹; probably cognate with Old Norse grōthr

Example Sentences

Secondly, his commitment to ensuring the growth of Arsenal's women's team and his engagement with giving the sport a wider platform to flourish is viewed by many at Arsenal as one of his everlasting accomplishments.

From BBC

This summer has shown the rapid growth of the women's game.

From BBC

“Well, 22,000 jobs, it underperformed just a bit, but it’s still in the positive,” adding that job growth “will take some time.”

From Salon

In the spirit of the younger generation stepping forward, Daisy takes over the kitchen in “The Grand Finale,” an important moment of growth for the character.

From Los Angeles Times

Clothing and footwear stores, as well as online retailers, saw strong sales growth during the month.

From BBC

Related Words

• advance 
• advancement 
• expansion 
• gain 
• hike 
• improvement 
• increase 
• production 
• prosperity 
• rise 
• success 
• surge