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"Growing" vs. "burgeoning": when growth hits the thesaurus
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Lloyd Cooper 08/02/2025, 08:57
Lloyd Cooper 08/02/2025, 08:57English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "growing" and "burgeoning" refer to an increase in size, number, or intensity. They describe processes of development or expansion.
What is different?
"Growing" is a general term for any kind of increase or development over time, whereas "burgeoning" often implies rapid or sudden growth, typically from a small or initial stage.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Growing- There is a growing demand for electric vehicles.
- She noticed a growing tension in the room.
- The plant is growing taller every day.
- The burgeoning startup attracted significant investment.
- They were excited about the burgeoning friendship between their children.
- The city's burgeoning arts scene is gaining international attention.
Difference
