🇬🇧🇨🇳 growth - 生长 : English Lesson

Meaning of "growth" ("生长"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Growth refers to the process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength. It can apply to living organisms, such as plants and animals, as well as to abstract concepts like economies, knowledge, and personal development. Growth involves changes and improvements over time.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The growth of my dad’s belly proves he really, really loves pizza.

My dog’s growth is impressive—he started as a puppy, and now he takes up half the couch!

I told my fish to focus on growth so it could become a shark… but he didn’t seem interested.

My teacher says learning leads to growth, but I’m pretty sure eating pizza does, too.

I expected my muscles to show massive growth after one push-up… but sadly, nothing happened.

Anna plants a seed and watches growth each day. She waters the seed, gives it sun, and marks growth on a paper. The growth is slow, then a small green leaf shows. She jumps with joy at the growth. Weeks pass, the plant is tall. Anna hugs the plant and feels proud of the growth.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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