growing
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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
- 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.