B1nounbusinessmoney
US/ɡroʊθ/
UK/ɡrəʊθ/
an increase in size, amount or importance
In context
The country has seen fast economic growth over the past twenty years.
Good food is important for a child's growth.
The growth of online shopping has changed how people buy clothes.
Words that go with growth
adjective + noun
- economic growthEconomic growth slowed last year.
- rapid growthThe city has seen rapid growth.
- personal growthLiving abroad was great for my personal growth.
noun + noun
- population growthPopulation growth puts pressure on schools.
noun + preposition
- growth inThere has been strong growth in tourism.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The grow of the economy is fast.Correct: The growth of the economy is fast.