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    growing
    /ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a living thing) undergoing natural development by increasing in size and changing physically: "the needs of the growing child"
    • 2. becoming greater over a period of time; increasing: "the growing concern over ozone levels"

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  2. increasing in size or quantity: There is a growing awareness of the seriousness of this disease. A growing boy needs his food. More examplesFewer examples. There is a growing current of support for green issues among voters. Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.

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

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

  5. growing in British English. (ˈɡrəʊɪŋ ) adjective. 1. increasing. We are getting a growing number of complaints. She expressed concern at the growing refugee numbers. There is growing concern about the spread of the disease. In parliament there is growing pressure for an investigation.

  6. 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!"

  7. to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed: The company is exploring the idea of acquisitions as a way to grow. grow by sth The labour force is expected to grow by 2% next year. grow from sth to sth The number of stores in the town has grown from 80 to over 150.

  8. 1. To increase in size by a natural process. 2. a. To expand; gain: The business grew under new owners. b. To increase in amount or degree; intensify: The suspense grew. 3. To develop and reach maturity. 4. To be capable of growth; thrive: a plant that grows in shade. 5.

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