growth
gb/ɡɹˈoʊθ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
1
Increase in size or amount
When something becomes bigger or increases in amount.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something]'s growth
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'growth' with 'grow', which is the verb form. 'Growth' is a noun.
Συνώνυμα
increase (A general term for becoming greater in number, size, or degree; not limited to physical development.)
Αντώνυμα
decline (Refers to a decrease or reduction in size, amount, or quality.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
economic growth
|rapid growth
|steady growth
|population growth
|personal growth
Θέματα
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The city has experienced rapid growth in the last decade.
- There has been steady growth in renewable energy use.
- The company reported strong sales growth this quarter.
- We are seeing significant growth in the number of tourists visiting the region.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The tree's growth is very fast.
- Our town has seen a lot of growth.
- Her English shows great growth this year.
- The business had slow growth last month.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
2
Biological development of living things
When a person, animal, or plant gets bigger and develops.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the growth of [a plant/child/etc.]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'growth' with 'height' — height is only one measurement, while growth includes overall development.
Συνώνυμα
development (In biological contexts, it refers not just to size but also to changes in form and ability.)
Αντώνυμα
shrinkage (A reduction in size; the opposite of becoming larger in physical terms.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
child's growth
|plant growth
|growth rate
|stunted growth
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Proper nutrition is essential for a child's growth.
- Scientists are studying the effects of light on plant growth.
- The doctor is concerned about the baby's slow growth.
- The growth of the puppy was remarkable over the summer.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The baby shows good growth.
- Water helps plant growth.
- The boy had fast growth last year.
- Sunlight is important for flower growth.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
event
3
Improvement in abilities or character
When someone becomes better at something or more mature.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'growth' here with physical size. This meaning is abstract and about self-improvement.
Συνώνυμα
progress (Emphasizes advancement toward a goal; can be used for personal skills or achievements.)
Αντώνυμα
regression (Returning to a less developed state in abilities or behavior.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
personal growth
|professional growth
|emotional growth
Θέματα
education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Travel can lead to significant personal growth.
- Her new role has encouraged her professional growth.
- He values emotional growth as much as career success.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I want to have personal growth.
- School helps our learning and growth.
- He had much growth after the trip.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
entity
4
Abnormal tissue mass on body
An unusual lump on the body made of extra cells.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general increase in size; here it specifically refers to abnormal tissue in a medical context.
Συνώνυμα
tumor (A medical term for an abnormal mass; can be benign or malignant.)
Αντώνυμα
healthy tissue (Normal body tissue without abnormal cell accumulation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cancerous growth
|benign growth
|remove a growth
Θέματα
medicine
|health
|body
Παραδείγματα
- The doctor examined a small growth on his neck.
- A benign growth was removed from her arm.
- They found a suspicious growth during the scan.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have a small growth on my skin.
- The doctor took out the growth.
- He has a big growth on his leg.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
growth
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
US/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
growth (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (growth)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: growth
- Plural: growth, growths
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
growth rate
1/ɡɹˈoʊθ ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Speed at which something increases
How fast something is growing over time.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.