Word
grower
Phoneticsgrow·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹoʊɝ/
UK/ɡɹˈəʊɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. something or someone that you do not like at first, but you start to like more as you spend time with them. It is often used to talk about music or people that take time to appreciate.
n. a person or thing that initially fails to impress but gradually gains one's appreciation or affection over time. Frequently applied to creative works like albums or films.
Examples
“I didn't like the song at first, but it's a real grower.”
“The new lead singer was a grower; fans were skeptical at first but loved him by the tour's end.”
“While the film's slow pacing initially alienated test audiences, it proved to be a grower, eventually achieving cult status as viewers discovered the subtle layers of the script upon repeat viewings.”
Examples
simple
“I didn't like the song at first, but it's a real grower.”
contextual
“The new lead singer was a grower; fans were skeptical at first but loved him by the tour's end.”
complex
“While the film's slow pacing initially alienated test audiences, it proved to be a grower, eventually achieving cult status as viewers discovered the subtle layers of the script upon repeat viewings.”
Usage
Typically used with the indefinite article 'a' in the predicate of a sentence.
Real-World Examples
“Growers are reporting that their water reserves are depleted, Vanpoperinghe said, which means the cauliflower and broccoli family of brassicas will experience slower growth, leading to shorter supplies.” “One grower who normally produces 200 tonnes is "down to about 30", he adds.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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