Words / B1

GROHTH/ɡrəʊθ/

Growth is an increase in size, number, or importance: economic growth; population growth; a growth in online shopping. Increase is a close general noun; rise often sounds more like a movement up; development can mean progress without a bigger size. Grow is the verb. Growth of / in + noun. A growth can also mean a lump on the body — a medical extra meaning. Rapid / strong / slow growth are typical collocations.

Meaning

An increase in size, number, or importance.

Examples

• “There has been strong growth in online shopping.”
• “Population growth has put pressure on housing.”
• “The report predicts slower growth next year.”

Good to know

economic / population growth. growth in / of. Verb: grow. General: increase. Progress without size: development.

Near in meaning

increase

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