growth
gb/ɡɹˈoʊθ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
A2
אנגלית
~ 800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
event
1
Increase in size or amount
When something becomes bigger or increases in amount.
תבנית שימוש:
[something]'s growth
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'growth' with 'grow', which is the verb form. 'Growth' is a noun.
מילים נרדפות
increase (A general term for becoming greater in number, size, or degree; not limited to physical development.)
הפכים
decline (Refers to a decrease or reduction in size, amount, or quality.)
צירופים
economic growth
|rapid growth
|steady growth
|population growth
|personal growth
נושאים
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
שם עצם
A2
event
2
Biological development of living things
When a person, animal, or plant gets bigger and develops.
תבנית שימוש:
the growth of [a plant/child/etc.]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'growth' with 'height' — height is only one measurement, while growth includes overall development.
מילים נרדפות
development (In biological contexts, it refers not just to size but also to changes in form and ability.)
הפכים
shrinkage (A reduction in size; the opposite of becoming larger in physical terms.)
צירופים
child's growth
|plant growth
|growth rate
|stunted growth
נושאים
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The baby shows good growth.
- Water helps plant growth.
- The boy had fast growth last year.
- Sunlight is important for flower growth.
שם עצם
B1
event
3
Improvement in abilities or character
When someone becomes better at something or more mature.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'growth' here with physical size. This meaning is abstract and about self-improvement.
מילים נרדפות
progress (Emphasizes advancement toward a goal; can be used for personal skills or achievements.)
הפכים
regression (Returning to a less developed state in abilities or behavior.)
צירופים
personal growth
|professional growth
|emotional growth
נושאים
education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Travel can lead to significant personal growth.
- Her new role has encouraged her professional growth.
- He values emotional growth as much as career success.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I want to have personal growth.
- School helps our learning and growth.
- He had much growth after the trip.
שם עצם
technical
B2
entity
4
Abnormal tissue mass on body
An unusual lump on the body made of extra cells.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general increase in size; here it specifically refers to abnormal tissue in a medical context.
מילים נרדפות
tumor (A medical term for an abnormal mass; can be benign or malignant.)
הפכים
healthy tissue (Normal body tissue without abnormal cell accumulation.)
צירופים
cancerous growth
|benign growth
|remove a growth
נושאים
medicine
|health
|body
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I have a small growth on my skin.
- The doctor took out the growth.
- He has a big growth on his leg.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
growth
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
US/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
הברות והטעמה
growth (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (growth)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: growth
- Plural: growth, growths
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
growth rate
1/ɡɹˈoʊθ ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Speed at which something increases
How fast something is growing over time.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.