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