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strong-growing

strong-growing

4.1
Becomes larger very quickly, often about plants or tumors
  • adjective
translation icon : 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
67 3.5

Something that gets much bigger or more common very quickly

is similar but stresses more vigorous growth, often in plants or tumors
aggressive
vsstrong-growing
  • Specialized
40 5.6

A disease that spreads quickly and becomes more severe

is broader, applying to plants and tumors, not only severe illnesses
burgeoning
vsstrong-growing
5 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
rampant
vsstrong-growing
3 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
3 4.4

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

How Fast

aggressive
  • Specialized
40 5.6
strong-growing
4.1
vigorous
87 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.