What does growing mean?
Growing means present participle and gerund of grow.
Growing
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of grow.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of grow
- growth; increase
- The raising of plants.
Example Sentences
Some of these unhappy emigrants felt a general sinking of all their mental and bodily energies, without, however, experiencing the growings of hunger.
The growing season here begins in March.
Synonyms for growing
Antonyms for growing
Related Words
Word Forms
- growings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for growing?
Common synonyms include development, growth, flourishing, increasing.
What is the opposite of growing?
Possible antonyms include nondevelopment.
How do you use growing in a sentence?
Some of these unhappy emigrants felt a general sinking of all their mental and bodily energies, without, however, experiencing the growings of hunger.
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