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The growing plant needed a bigger pot.
What does Growing mean?
Growing means becoming larger or developing.
Dictionary definition
Becoming larger, increasing, or developing over time.
Example sentences
Growing in a sentence
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There was growing interest in the new game.
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Growing can describe size, numbers, feelings, skills, or attention increasing over time.
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What does growing mean?
growing means growing means becoming larger or developing.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to growing?
developing is closest because it connects to the meaning of growing.
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groh · ing · strongest beat: groh
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WordGrowing.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningGrowing means becoming larger or developing.
ExampleExample: The growing plant needed a bigger pot.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- groh · ing
- Strongest beat
- groh
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on groh.
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Synonyms
Words like Growing
developingBecoming more advanced or complete.
increasingBecoming larger in number or amount.
expandingBecoming bigger or wider.
Antonyms
Opposite words
shrinkingBecoming smaller.
decliningBecoming less or weaker.
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Hint for students
Growing means becoming larger or developing.
Common mix-up
Growing is not the same as shrinking. Growing means growing means becoming larger or developing.
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Read this model sentence: There was growing interest in the new game. Clue words: there, interest, new. Underline clue words that show why growing fits instead of shrinking. Now write one new sentence that shows growing without using the word growing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show growing?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "There was growing interest in the new game." Why does growing fit better than shrinking?
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