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growing

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/]

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growing: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use growing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “plants”

(verb) the process of plants getting bigger and developing. It's like when a seed turns into a small plant and then grows bigger over time.

Example

The sunflowers in our garden are growing taller every day.

Example

The flowers in the pot did not grow because they did not get enough sunlight.

Example

Are the vegetables in the garden growing well?

Context: “numbers”

(verb) to increase in size or number. It's like when you add more blocks to your tower and it gets taller.

Example

The number of students in the school is growing every year.

Example

The amount of food in the fridge is not growing because nobody is cooking.

Example

Is the population of the city growing or shrinking?

How to pronounce growing

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/]

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