growth
gb/ɡɹˈoʊθ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊθ/
A2
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
event
1
Increase in size or amount
When something becomes bigger or increases in amount.
用法パターン：
[something]'s growth
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'growth' with 'grow', which is the verb form. 'Growth' is a noun.
類義語
increase (A general term for becoming greater in number, size, or degree; not limited to physical development.)
対義語
decline (Refers to a decrease or reduction in size, amount, or quality.)
コロケーション
economic growth
|rapid growth
|steady growth
|population growth
|personal growth
テーマ
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
event
2
Biological development of living things
When a person, animal, or plant gets bigger and develops.
用法パターン：
the growth of [a plant/child/etc.]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'growth' with 'height' — height is only one measurement, while growth includes overall development.
類義語
development (In biological contexts, it refers not just to size but also to changes in form and ability.)
対義語
shrinkage (A reduction in size; the opposite of becoming larger in physical terms.)
コロケーション
child's growth
|plant growth
|growth rate
|stunted growth
テーマ
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The baby shows good growth.
- Water helps plant growth.
- The boy had fast growth last year.
- Sunlight is important for flower growth.
名詞
B1
event
3
Improvement in abilities or character
When someone becomes better at something or more mature.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'growth' here with physical size. This meaning is abstract and about self-improvement.
類義語
progress (Emphasizes advancement toward a goal; can be used for personal skills or achievements.)
対義語
regression (Returning to a less developed state in abilities or behavior.)
コロケーション
personal growth
|professional growth
|emotional growth
テーマ
education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Travel can lead to significant personal growth.
- Her new role has encouraged her professional growth.
- He values emotional growth as much as career success.
学習者向け例文
- I want to have personal growth.
- School helps our learning and growth.
- He had much growth after the trip.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
4
Abnormal tissue mass on body
An unusual lump on the body made of extra cells.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with general increase in size; here it specifically refers to abnormal tissue in a medical context.
類義語
tumor (A medical term for an abnormal mass; can be benign or malignant.)
対義語
healthy tissue (Normal body tissue without abnormal cell accumulation.)
コロケーション
cancerous growth
|benign growth
|remove a growth
テーマ
medicine
|health
|body
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I have a small growth on my skin.
- The doctor took out the growth.
- He has a big growth on his leg.
文法
表現
growth rate
1/ɡɹˈoʊθ ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Speed at which something increases
How fast something is growing over time.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.