grower
gb/ɡɹˈoʊɚ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊɚ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6500
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
person or business growing crops
A person or business that grows plants or crops to sell.
Vzorec užití:
a/an [adjective] grower of [crop]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "farmer" and "grower" as complete synonyms. "Farmer" is more general and can include animals, land management, and many activities, while "grower" focuses on producing specific plants or crops, often for sale. Also, do not say "I am a grower flowers"; use "I am a flower grower" or "I grow flowers".
Synonyma
farmer (Often used for people who work the land in general; "grower" is more specific to producing a particular crop, often for market.)
Antonyma
buyer (A buyer purchases the crops or plants that a grower produces, so they are opposite roles in trade.)
Kolokace
fruit grower
|vegetable grower
|coffee grower
|commercial grower
|citrus grower
|crop grower
Témata
agriculture
|business
|food
|work
|food_drink
Příklady
- The region is a major fruit grower, supplying supermarkets across the country.
- As a small vegetable grower, she sells her produce at the local farmers' market.
- Coffee growers in the area are worried about the lack of rain this year.
- The company started as a tomato grower and later moved into food processing.
- Many citrus growers are switching to more drought-tolerant varieties.
Učební příklady
- My uncle is a tomato grower.
- The fruit grower sells apples and pears.
- Many coffee growers live in this valley.
- The company is a large vegetable grower.
- Some growers use less water to protect the environment.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
plant with a certain growth rate
A plant, talked about by how fast or well it grows in a place.
Vzorec užití:
a [adjective] grower in [conditions]
Častá chyba:
Learners may say "it grows fast plant" instead of using the noun pattern, for example, "It is a fast grower." Also, avoid using this sense for people; with people it sounds childlike or humorous unless you clearly mean physical growth rate.
Synonyma
plant (A very general word; "grower" adds the idea of how well or how fast the plant grows.)
Antonyma
non‑starter (Informal; used when a plant fails to grow at all, the opposite of a successful "grower" in the garden.)
Kolokace
fast grower
|slow grower
|good grower
|poor grower
|vigorous grower
|compact grower
Témata
gardening
|nature
|home
|science
Příklady
- Lavender is a reliable grower in dry, sunny gardens.
- This variety of bamboo is a very fast grower and can quickly fill a space.
- Roses can be a poor grower in heavy clay soil.
- The shrub is a compact grower, so it suits small gardens.
- In cool climates, tomatoes are often a slow grower and need extra care.
Učební příklady
- Basil is a fast grower on the balcony.
- This tree is a slow grower in my garden.
- Lavender is a good grower in sandy soil.
- The plant is a poor grower in the shade.
- That flower is a compact grower and stays small.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
entity
3
thing you like more over time
A thing, for example a song or movie, that you do not like very much at first but like more after some time or after you try it many times.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a real grower
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to say "a grow up" or use the verb "grow" instead of the noun, for example, "The song grows on me" is correct as a verb phrase, while "The song is a grower" uses the noun. Also, this sense is informal; avoid it in very formal writing.
Synonyma
slow burner (Similar informal idea; often used for books, films, or relationships that become interesting slowly, not only for how much you like them.)
Antonyma
instant hit (Something you like or that becomes popular immediately, the opposite of something that takes time to appreciate.)
Kolokace
a real grower
|definite grower
|slow grower
|album is a grower
|song is a grower
Témata
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The album didn’t grab me at first, but it’s a real grower.
- This show is a bit of a slow grower, so watch a few episodes before you decide.
- The new single is a grower—you appreciate the lyrics more each time.
- It’s not very impressive at first glance, but the book is a quiet grower.
- Her latest podcast is a grower; it gets funnier as you get to know the guests.
Učební příklady
- The song is a grower. I like it more every day.
- This TV show is a grower. It gets better after a few episodes.
- The new album is a real grower for me.
- Her cooking is a grower. I enjoy it more with time.
- This book is a grower. It is better in the middle than at the start.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
child who grows quickly or slowly
A child (or young animal), talked about by how fast or how slowly it grows in size or height.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a [adjective] grower
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the plant sense and say things like "my son is a good grower in the garden," which sounds wrong or humorous. Also, this pattern is usually used with children or young animals, not with adults.
Synonyma
fast‑growing child (More explicit description using an adjective and noun instead of the shorter noun "grower".)
Antonyma
slow grower (Used when a child or young animal gains height or size more slowly than others, the opposite of a fast or quick grower.)
Kolokace
fast grower
|slow grower
|quick grower
|steady grower
Témata
health
|family
|body
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Their son has always been a fast grower and is already taller than his classmates.
- Don’t worry, she’s just a slow grower, but the doctor says she’s healthy.
- Puppies from this breed are steady growers and reach full size in about a year.
- Our daughter was a late talker but a quick grower in height.
- He was a slow grower as a child but shot up as a teenager.
Učební příklady
- My son is a fast grower. He needs new shoes often.
- The doctor says she is a slow grower but she is fine.
- This puppy is a quick grower.
- Their baby is a steady grower and gains a little weight each week.
- My brother was a slow grower but now he is very tall.
Podstatné jméno
vulgar
C1
entity
5
penis that becomes much larger when erect
(Vulgar) A penis that looks small when soft but becomes much bigger when it is hard, or a man who has this.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a grower
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this sense is vulgar and may use it in polite or professional situations, which is not appropriate. Also, do not confuse this with the neutral meanings related to plants, children, or businesses.
Synonyma
expanding penis (Describes the same physical idea more clinically; not a set phrase in everyday speech but avoids slang style.)
Antonyma
shower (Slang for a penis (or man) that looks large even when soft and does not change size as much when erect, contrasted with a "grower".)
Kolokace
a grower not a shower
|definite grower
|more of a grower
Témata
sexuality
|body
|health
Příklady
- He joked that he was a grower, not a shower.
- People use the word "grower" informally to describe a penis that changes a lot in size when erect.
- The expression usually compares a grower with a "shower" in casual talk about body image.
- In online forums, some men say they prefer being a grower rather than a shower.
Učební příklady
- The phrase "a grower, not a shower" talks about the size of a penis.
- He called himself a grower when he made a sex joke.
- "Grower" is a vulgar word about how a penis changes size.
- People use "grower" in informal talk about men’s bodies.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
grower
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈoʊɚ/
US/ɡɹˈoʊɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
grow - er (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (grow)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: grower
- Plural: growers
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a grower, not a shower
1/ə ɡɹˈoʊɚ | nˈɑt ə ʃˈaʊɚ/
idiom
vulgar
penis small soft, larger erect
(Vulgar) A joking way to say that a man’s penis looks small when soft but becomes much bigger when it is hard.
Příklady
- He laughed and said he was "a grower, not a shower" when his friends teased him.
- The phrase "a grower, not a shower" is common in informal talk about men’s bodies.
- Some people use "a grower, not a shower" to explain why they are not worried about size when soft.
be a grower
1/bˈi ə ɡɹˈoʊɚ/
idiom
informal
become more likable with time
If something is a grower, you like it more after you see, hear, or try it several times.
Příklady
- The movie is a grower; it seems simple at first but stays in your mind.
- Her new single is a grower—you enjoy it more with each listen.
- The taste of black coffee can be a grower for many people.