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growing

adj. · n.
US //ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ// UK //ɡɹˈəʊɪŋ// grow·ing
  1. 1 increasing (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    getting bigger, more important, or more common.

    increasing in size, quantity, or degree; often used to describe a developing trend or problem.

    Example

    There is a growing interest in healthy eating among young people.

    Example

    The government faces growing pressure from environmental groups to implement stricter regulations on industrial emissions.
  2. 2 raising plants (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Cooking

    the activity of looking after plants and helping them get bigger.

    the process or occupation of cultivating plants or crops.

    Example

    The warm weather is perfect for the growing of tomatoes.

    Example

    The region's economy relies heavily on the growing of organic grapes for the local wine industry.
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  1. 3 increase (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the process of something getting larger or more developed.

    the process of development or increase in size; often used in abstract or economic contexts.

    Example

    The rapid growing of the city has caused some traffic problems.

    Example

    The steady growing of the national debt has become a central theme in the upcoming election debates.

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