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strong-growing

strong-growing

1 4.1
Becomes larger very quickly, often about plants or tumors
  • adjective
: de rápido crecimiento
  • This strong-growing variety of ivy covered the wall in just one summer.

Examples

  • The strong-growing plant thrived in the sunny garden.

  • We selected only strong-growing seedlings for the new plantation.

  • The doctor was concerned about a strong-growing tumor that had doubled in size within a month.

  • This strong-growing variety of tomato is popular.

  • The strong-growing vines covered the trellis in a matter of weeks.

  • This species of bamboo is known for being strong-growing and reaching great heights.

  • With the right amount of sunlight and water, these strong-growing flowers thrive in any garden.

Synonyms

fast-growing
vsstrong-growing
75 3.5

Something that gets much bigger or more common very quickly

is similar but stresses more vigorous growth, often in plants or tumors
burgeoning
vsstrong-growing
24 6.5

Starting to grow quickly, like a new business or neighbourhood

is used for fast spreading or vigorous growth rather than just the start
aggressive
vsstrong-growing
  • Specialized
20 5.6

A disease that spreads quickly and becomes more severe

is broader, applying to plants and tumors, not only severe illnesses
rampant
vsstrong-growing
6 6.4

Growing quickly and hard to control, often about plants or weeds

is similar but focuses on rapid growth rather than lack of control

Antonyms

stunted
14 4.4

Smaller than usual and not fully grown because of not enough food or bad conditions

How Fast

aggressive
  • Specialized
20 5.6
strong-growing
1 4.1
vigorous
78 4.1

Surface Forms

strong-growing positive

Morphology

strong-growing = strong + growing (transparent) = strong + growing

The meaning 'growing vigorously' is a direct combination of 'strong' + 'growing' and is readily inferable by learners.

Etymology

Strong-growing comes from two simple English words: strong ('having much power') and grow ('to get bigger'). So, strong-growing means 'growing fast and strongly', which fits plants or tumors that spread quickly.