English · Common Verbs
growing
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
[/ˈɡroʊɪŋ/]
present participle of grow
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'grow': becoming bigger or developing, happening now.
Example
The tomatoes are growing well this year thanks to the warm weather and steady summer rain.
The tomatoes are growing well this year thanks to the warm weather and steady summer rain.
Etymology
From Old English 'grōwan' (to grow) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be an adjective meaning increasing.