growing

• Bezeichnet etwas, das an Größe, Menge, Umfang oder Grad zunimmt oder sich weiterentwickelt. Es kann auch eine allmähliche Steigerung oder das Heranwachsen von Lebewesen oder Pflanzen ausdrücken.

Describes something that is increasing in size, amount, or degree.

1. Relating to or suitable for growthB1formal

   Connected with the process of increasing in size, amount, or development.

   wachsend

   • The plant needs a growing environment with plenty of sunlight.
   • Children require a growing diet rich in nutrients.
   • The company is in a growing phase, expanding its operations.

   Synonymeburgeoningdevelopingexpandingincreasingmounting

2. Increasing in size or amountA2formal

   Becoming larger or more numerous over time.

   An Größe oder Menge zunehmend

   • There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
   • The growing population puts pressure on resources.
   • She felt a growing sense of excitement as the event approached.

   Synonymeburgeoningexpandingincreasingintensifyingmountingswelling

   Antonymedecreasingdiminishingshrinkingwaning

• Substantiv, das den biologischen Prozess der Entwicklung eines Organismus von einer einfachen zu einer komplexeren Form oder den technischen Prozess des Züchtens von Halbleiterkristallen aus der Schmelze bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the biological process of an organism developing from a simple to a more complex form, or the technical process of producing semiconductor crystals from a molten state.

unzählbar

1. Biological developmentB1formal

   The natural process by which a living organism increases in size and complexity over time.

   Biologisches Wachstum

   • The growing of a seedling into a mature tree takes many years.
   • Proper nutrition is essential for the healthy growing of children.
   • Scientists study the molecular mechanisms involved in the growing of cells.
   • The growing of a butterfly from a caterpillar is a remarkable transformation.

   Synonymedevelopmentgrowthmaturationontogenesisontogeny

2. Crystal productionC1formaltechnical

   The industrial process of forming semiconductor crystals through controlled solidification from a molten state.

   Kristallzucht

   • The growing of silicon crystals is a critical step in manufacturing integrated circuits.
   • Temperature gradients must be precisely controlled during the growing of gallium arsenide crystals.
   • New techniques have improved the quality of crystal growing for photovoltaic cells.
   • The laboratory specializes in the growing of large sapphire crystals for optical applications.

   Synonymecrystallizationsolidification

• Deutsches Verb, das das Größerwerden, Zunehmen oder Sich-entwickeln von etwas über die Zeit bezeichnet; es umfasst sowohl das Wachsen von Lebewesen als auch das Ansteigen von Größe, Menge oder Umfang.

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   Wachsen

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   Synonymeburgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   Antonymedecreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   Wachsen

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   Synonymeadvanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   Antonymeatrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   Pflanzen anbauen

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   Synonymecultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

Phrasal-Variantengrow overgrow up