growing

[US]/'ɡrəʊɪŋ/
[UK]/'ɡroɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. experiencing growth or increase; in the process of developing or maturing; facing initial challenges or problems.

Phrases & Collocations

rapidly growing

growing trend

continuously growing

growing demand

growing population

slowly growing

growing up

growing season

growing period

growing point

growing environment

growing pains

plant growing

growing rate

growing prosperity

growing development

growing region

flower growing

Example Sentences

The company is experiencing growing pains as it expands its operations.

She has a growing collection of vintage vinyl records.

The growing demand for organic produce has led to an increase in organic farming.

He has a growing interest in learning Mandarin.

The growing trend of remote work has changed the traditional office environment.

The growing population in urban areas has resulted in increased traffic congestion.

The growing concern over climate change has prompted action from governments worldwide.

She has a growing list of accomplishments in her career.

The growing popularity of online shopping has impacted brick-and-mortar stores.

His growing frustration with the situation led him to seek a new job.

Real-world Examples

The gap has been growing ever since.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

The ozone hole had been growing for decades over Antarctica.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection September 2014

In truth, health providers have been growing more combative for years.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Another was the growing professionalisation of scientific activity.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

And the architects are seeing growing demand.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

And then the subadults are still growing.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Now, it looks like the continent's ice sheet is growing.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

These are the tomatoes that we're growing ......

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2019 Collection

In family matters, there are always growing pains.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2022 Collection

The quantity of transformation has been growing rapidly.

Source: CRI Online March 2018 Collection

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