growth
Collocations
25(noun.) increase in sth
ADJ
considerable, dramatic, enormous, exponential, impressive, phenomenal, significant, spectacular, strong, tremendous
The company experienced dramatic growth after launching its new product line last year.
explosive, fast, rapid
The city experienced rapid growth after the new train station opened last year.
modest, slow, steady
The company saw modest growth in sales during its first year of operation.
low
The country's economy experienced low growth during the recession last year.
long-term | economic, industrial | population
VERB + GROWTH
achieve | maintain, sustain | encourage, promote, stimulate
control
The government introduced new policies to control population growth in the crowded cities.
GROWTH + NOUN
rate
The company's impressive growth rate attracted investment from major financial firms.
area, industry
The renewable energy sector has become a major growth industry in recent years.
PREP
~ in
The company saw significant growth in its customer base over the past two years.
PHRASES
a rate of growth
(noun.) growing
ADJ
healthy, normal
The child's normal growth slowed down after she became ill last winter.
excessive
The city's excessive growth over the past decade has created serious traffic problems.
intellectual, personal, spiritual
VERB + GROWTH
encourage
Regular exercise and a healthy diet encourage physical growth in children.
stunt
Poor nutrition during childhood can stunt a child's growth and development.
GROWTH + NOUN
hormone
(noun.) abnormal lump in the body
ADJ
cancerous, malignant | benign
VERB + GROWTH
have
PREP
~ on
The doctor found a small benign growth on her skin that didn't require treatment.