growing
/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ//ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
“Children grow quickly.”
- 2
To appear or sprout.
“A long tail began to grow from his backside.”
- 3
To develop, to mature.
“As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.”
- 4
To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
“Have you ever grown your hair before?”
- 5
To assume a condition or quality over time.
“The boy grew wise as he matured.”
- 6
To become attached or fixed; to adhere.
Antonyms
noun
- 1
Growth; increase
- 2
(attributive) Connected with growing
“The growing season here begins in March.”
adjective
- 1
That grows.
“Milk is good for growing children.”
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