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 focus is increasingly shifting from waiting for cheaper money to whether businesses can support today's all-in cost of debt through earnings growth, deleveraging or additional equity. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Picturesque Caribbean-blue water — dyed that way with food-grade pigment as an aesthetic choice and an algae growth inhibitor — spans a quarter-mile of Valensin’s property. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Absent the political will to enact comprehensive immigration reform, Zandi said there’s no way to get growth high enough to put America’s debt on a sustainable path. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

As for what’s next for Banana Ball, Cole hopes this can kick-start the growth of the Tailgaters, one of the six-team league’s newer squads. — Ian Curtis, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026