Synonyms of growth

growth

noun

ˈgrōth 

1

as in tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue

found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tumor
• lump
• neoplasm
• cyst
• excrescence
• carcinoma
• outgrowth
• excrescency
• malignancy
• cancer
• melanoma
• lymphoma
• polyp
• tubercle
• wart

2

as in evolution

the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced

the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolution
• progress
• development
• progression
• expansion
• advancement
• improvement
• emergence
• elaboration
• maturation
• flowering
• enhancement
• maturing
• betterment
• incubation
• refinement
• augmentation
• ripening
• metamorphosis
• blossoming
• flourishing
• supplementation
• evolvement
• perfection
• addition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regression
• reversion
• retrogression
• regress
• decline
• relapse
• lapse
• deterioration
• degradation
• falling
• decay
• degeneration
• weakening
• devaluation
• downfall
• descent
• degeneracy
• decadence
• declination
• downgrade
• declension
• backslide
• decaying
• ebbing

3

as in development

the process of becoming mature

her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• development
• maturation
• flowering
• evolution
• maturing
• ripening
• progression
• blossoming
• flourishing
• softening
• expansion
• evolvement
• maturity
• mellowing
• coming-of-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• declining
• decline
• decay
• degeneration
• descent
• decadence
• decaying
• declension
• waning
• fading
• wilting
• death
• withering
• demise
• end
• exit
• expiration
• regression
• dying
• decease
• shriveling
• reversion
• perishing
• expiry
• retrogression
• ebbing
• expiring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of growth

The reason progestogen is recommended in women with a uterus is because estrogen can stimulate growth of the uterine lining and increase the risk of endometrial cancer. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

Peptides are small chains of amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins and help regulate muscle growth, hormone signaling, enzyme formation and immune function. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

While fragrance may have been the fastest-growing category in the spring of 2025, hair is now outpacing it, as well as the growth of the beauty industry overall. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

And not all old things need to be torn down for the sake of Charlotte’s growth. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026