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