growing

/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Increasing in size, amount, or degree over time.
    • There is a growing need for renewable energy sources.
    • The growing population is putting pressure on local resources.
    • She felt a growing sense of excitement as the concert started.
  2. Developing or maturing, especially in a natural way (used of living things).
    • A growing child needs plenty of sleep and good nutrition.
    • The garden is full of growing plants and flowers.
    • The farmer checked on his growing crops every morning.
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noun
  1. The process of increasing in size, amount, or development.
    • The growing of vegetables requires patience and care.
    • Rapid economic growing can sometimes lead to inflation.
    • The growing of a business takes hard work and planning.