outward-growing
|out-ward-grow-ing|
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/ˈaʊtwərd ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
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/ˈaʊtwəd ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
(grow)
increase or develop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grōwan', where 'grō-' meant 'to grow or flourish'.
Historical Evolution
'grōwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'growen', and eventually became the modern English word 'grow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to flourish or increase', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expanding or developing in an outward direction.
The city has an outward-growing population.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 20:13