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
• shrivelling
• reversion
• perishing
• expiry
• retrogression
• ebbing
• expiring

Examples of growth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Content reflecting hidden pasts saw the largest growth year-on-year (73%), followed by family secrets (68%), misadventures (68%), and personal growth (67%). —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024

Sturdivant-Drew recommends massaging Jamaican Black Castor Oil into the area to promote healthy hair growth and decrease any itching that may occur. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024

Already, Adidas is showing signs of growth, yesterday releasing its quarterly numbers—a 46% increase over the same quarter last year—two weeks early. —Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024

The group had already cut its annual sales growth expectations from 4% to 3% in July. —L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Europe, 17 Oct. 2024