growth
gb/ɡɹˈoʊθ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
A2
English
~ 800
növekedés, fejlődés, személyes fejlődés, daganat, kinövés
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something]'s growth
The city has experienced rapid growth in the last decade.
A város az elmúlt évtizedben gyors növekedésen ment keresztül.
There has been steady growth in renewable energy use.
A megújuló energia használatában folyamatos növekedés figyelhető meg.
The company reported strong sales growth this quarter.
We are seeing significant growth in the number of tourists visiting the region.
Learner examples
The tree's growth is very fast.
A fa nagyon gyorsan nő.
Our town has seen a lot of growth.
A városunk sokat fejlődött.
Her English shows great growth this year.
The business had slow growth last month.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'growth' with 'grow', which is the verb form. 'Growth' is a noun.
Meaning
Increase in size or amount
Collocations
economic growth
|rapid growth
|steady growth
|population growth
|personal growth
Synonyms
increase (A general term for becoming greater in number, size, or degree; not limited to physical development.)
Antonyms
decline (Refers to a decrease or reduction in size, amount, or quality.)
Themes
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something becomes bigger or increases in amount.
The process of becoming larger, greater, or more developed over a period of time.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
the growth of [a plant/child/etc.]
Proper nutrition is essential for a child's growth.
A megfelelő táplálkozás elengedhetetlen a gyermek növekedéséhez.
Scientists are studying the effects of light on plant growth.
A tudósok azt vizsgálják, milyen hatással van a fény a növények növekedésére.
The doctor is concerned about the baby's slow growth.
The growth of the puppy was remarkable over the summer.
Learner examples
The baby shows good growth.
A baba szépen fejlődik.
Water helps plant growth.
A víz segíti a növények növekedését.
The boy had fast growth last year.
Sunlight is important for flower growth.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'growth' with 'height' — height is only one measurement, while growth includes overall development.
Meaning
Biological development of living things
Collocations
child's growth
|plant growth
|growth rate
|stunted growth
Synonyms
development (In biological contexts, it refers not just to size but also to changes in form and ability.)
Antonyms
shrinkage (A reduction in size; the opposite of becoming larger in physical terms.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a person, animal, or plant gets bigger and develops.
The natural process by which people, animals, or plants become larger and more mature.
NOUN
B1
3
fejlődés
B1
Travel can lead to significant personal growth.
Az utazás jelentős személyes fejlődéshez vezethet.
Her new role has encouraged her professional growth.
Az új szerepe ösztönözte a szakmai fejlődését.
He values emotional growth as much as career success.
Learner examples
I want to have personal growth.
Szeretnék személyesen fejlődni.
School helps our learning and growth.
Az iskola segíti a tanulásunkat és a fejlődésünket.
He had much growth after the trip.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'growth' here with physical size. This meaning is abstract and about self-improvement.
Meaning
Improvement in abilities or character
Collocations
personal growth
|professional growth
|emotional growth
Synonyms
progress (Emphasizes advancement toward a goal; can be used for personal skills or achievements.)
Antonyms
regression (Returning to a less developed state in abilities or behavior.)
Themes
education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone becomes better at something or more mature.
An increase in a person's skills, knowledge, or maturity over time.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The doctor examined a small growth on his neck.
Az orvos megvizsgálta a nyakán lévő kis kinövést.
A benign growth was removed from her arm.
Egy jóindulatú daganatot távolítottak el a karjáról.
They found a suspicious growth during the scan.
Learner examples
I have a small growth on my skin.
Van egy kis kinövés a bőrömön.
The doctor took out the growth.
Az orvos eltávolította a kinövést.
He has a big growth on his leg.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general increase in size; here it specifically refers to abnormal tissue in a medical context.
Meaning
Abnormal tissue mass on body
Collocations
cancerous growth
|benign growth
|remove a growth
Synonyms
tumor (A medical term for an abnormal mass; can be benign or malignant.)
Antonyms
healthy tissue (Normal body tissue without abnormal cell accumulation.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|body
Definition
An unusual lump on the body made of extra cells.
An abnormal lump or mass of tissue that develops on or inside the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
growth
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
US/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
Syllables & stress
growth (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (growth)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: growth
- Plural: growth, growths
Word family
Expressions
growth rate
1/ɡɹˈoʊθ ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Speed at which something increases
How fast something is growing over time.
Examples
- The population's growth rate has declined slightly.
- We need to measure the company's annual growth rate.
personal growth
1/pˈɚsənəl ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Improvement of self over time
When a person learns new things and becomes better as a person.
Examples
- Travel can contribute greatly to personal growth.
- She values personal growth more than material success.
spur growth
1/spˈɚ ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Cause faster development or increase
To make something grow faster or more.
Examples
- Lower taxes are expected to spur economic growth.
- New investments could spur job growth in the area.
stunted growth
1/stˈʌntɪd ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Reduced development compared to normal
When something does not grow as much as it should.
Examples
- Poor nutrition can cause stunted growth in children.
- The drought led to stunted crop growth.
economic growth
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Increase in national production and wealth
When a country makes and sells more goods and services than before, usually making people richer.
Examples
- Economic growth slowed during the recession.
- Economic growth has slowed this year due to global uncertainty.
- The government introduced reforms to boost economic growth.
- The government introduced policies to encourage economic growth.