Growing

verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 59.0

Definitions

1.verbTo become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

2.verbTo appear or sprout.

"A long tail began to grow from his backside."

3.verbTo develop, to mature.

"As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature."

4.verbTo cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

"Have you ever grown your hair before?"

5.verbTo assume a condition or quality over time.

"The boy grew wise as he matured."

6.verbTo become attached or fixed; to adhere.

7.nounGrowth; increase

8.noun(attributive) Connected with growing

"The growing season here begins in March."

9.adjectiveThat grows.

"Milk is good for growing children."