Synonyms and antonyms of growth in English
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AN INCREASE
We are anticipating modest sales growth.
Synonyms and examples
increase
There has been an sharp increase in municipal taxes this year.
rise
Last month saw a rise in the rate of inflation.
gain
We are not seeing the gains in productivity that we expected.
boost
We are hoping for a boost in sales this year.
jump
The jump in prices was generally expected.
leap
The sudden leap in petrol prices took motorists by surprise.
surge
There has been a surge in demand for avocados.
spike
The city has seen a spike in drug deaths recently.
upturn
Some sectors of the economy have seen a sharp upturn.
upswing
Natural gas production is on the upswing.
pickup
We're beginning to see a pickup in exports at last.
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When something increases, it gets bigger in amount, level, size, or degree. The fact of something getting bigger in amount, level, size, or degree is called an increase.
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It's awesome to watch the growth of a child. Has that cherry tree reached its full growth?.
The growth of our business has been phenomenal. Our city's growth must be encouraged.
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Is all this wheat just one season's growth?.
The doctor removed a small growth from the patient's chin.
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