B2adjectivesocietybusiness
US/ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈɡrəʊ.ɪŋ/
increasing in size, amount or importance
In context
There is growing concern about plastic waste in the ocean.
A growing number of young people are working as freelancers.
Growing children need plenty of sleep and healthy food.
Words that go with growing
adjective + noun
- growing numberA growing number of shops accept payment by QR code.
- growing concernAir pollution is a growing concern in Hanoi.
- growing demandThere is growing demand for electric motorbikes.
- growing problemOnline fraud is a growing problem for older people.
adverb + adjective
- fast-growingVietnam is one of the fast-growing economies in Asia.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There are more and more growing people using apps.Correct: A growing number of people use apps.