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