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grow

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹoʊ/]

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grow: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use grow in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “plants”

(verb) to increase in size or develop over time, like when a seed becomes a plant or a tree gets taller.

Example

The flowers in our garden grow beautifully in the spring.

Example

The tree didn't grow much this year due to the dry weather.

Example

How fast do sunflowers grow?

Context: “personal development”

(verb) to become larger or more mature in a non-physical way, like when a child learns new things or a skill improves through practice.

Example

I can see you're growing more confident with each performance.

Example

She felt like she wasn't growing professionally in her current job.

Example

In what areas do you want to grow as a person?

Context: “population”

(verb) to increase in number or amount, like when a city's population gets bigger or a company hires more employees.

Example

The town has been growing steadily as more people move in.

Example

The school district is shrinking as families move away.

Example

How quickly is the city growing in terms of population?

How to pronounce grow

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹoʊ/]

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