Growing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of grow, describing the process of increasing in size, number, or degree. It can refer to plants developing or someone maturing.
“The company is growing rapidly with new customers joining every week.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
Syllables
grow·ing
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Synonyms
Antonyms
nondevelopment
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains vowels O and I with common ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; G and W together provide good value
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