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