fast-growing
|fast/grow/ing|
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/fæst ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
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/fɑːst ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
(grow)
increase or develop
Etymology
'fast-growing' originates from the combination of 'fast,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'growing,' the present participle of 'grow,' meaning 'to increase in size.'
'fast-growing' evolved from the Old English word 'fæst' meaning 'firmly' and 'growan' meaning 'to grow,' eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'fast-growing.'
Initially, 'fast' meant 'firmly' or 'securely,' but over time it evolved to mean 'quickly,' leading to the current meaning of 'fast-growing' as 'developing rapidly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
developing or increasing in size, amount, or intensity at a rapid pace.
The fast-growing company expanded its operations internationally.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35