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/ɡɹoʊθ/
noun

GROWTH meaning: an increase in size, number, value, or strength; the six-letter word scores 13 points in Scrabble.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 4 meanings

  1. An increase in size, number, value, or strength.

    “Nanoelectronics is one of the area's few growth industries .”

  2. An increase in psychological strength or resilience; an increased ability to overcome adversity.

    “Struggle, disappointment, and criticism all contribute to a person's growth.”

  3. The act of growing, getting bigger or higher.

  4. Something that grows or has grown.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From grow + -th (abstract nominal suffix). Compare Old Frisian grēd ("meadow, pasture"; > North Frisian greyde (“growth, pasture”)), Middle High German gruote, gruot (“greens, fresh growth, shoot”), Old Norse gróðr ("growth, crop"; > Faroese grøði, Danish grøde (“fruits”), Swedish gröda (“crop, harvest”)).

Similar and opposite words

Similar
enlargementexpansionincreaseincrementdevelopmentmaturationvegetationoutgrowth
Opposite
contractiondecreasedecrementreductionnondevelopment

GROWTH is a familiar word with a surprisingly tight set of letter relatives. Its definition covers both getting bigger and becoming stronger, while its Scrabble total comes from two high-value tiles. GROWTH has no anagrams and just one one-letter neighbour, so rearranging or changing a tile gives you little room to maneuver.

What is the GROWTH meaning?

GROWTH means an increase in size, number, value, or strength. It can describe a plant getting taller, a number rising, or someone gaining psychological resilience. The word also names the act of growing and something that has grown.

That range makes GROWTH work in both concrete and abstract sentences: a business can report growth, and a person can show growth after a setback. Its recorded frequency rank is 953, with a frequency count of 6,104, matching its everyday feel.

How many points is GROWTH worth?

GROWTH scores 13 points before premium squares. The W and H each contribute 4 points, while G adds 2; R, O, and T are worth 1 point apiece. Together, W and H supply eight of the 13 points.

  • G is the opening tile and contributes 2 points.
  • W and H are the scoring anchors at 4 points each.
  • R, O, and T add 1 point each.
  • The 13-point total splits as 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 4.

Which words rhyme with GROWTH?

The GROWTH meaning is distinct, but its ending connects it to words such as OUTGROWTH, REGROWTH, and OVERGROWTH. There are 12 rhymes, including UNDERGROWTH and the less familiar STREWTH. The rest of the dozen includes INGROWTH, INTERGROWTH, AFTERGROWTH, and CRWTH, which has no standard vowel.

There are no anagrams of GROWTH, and changing one letter produces only one neighbour: TROWTH. That scarcity is unusual for a six-letter word; for broader play, check the six-letter lists by starting or ending letter.

Rhymes with growth

All rhymes
  • UNDERGROWTH19
  • OUTGROWTH16
  • REGROWTH15
  • OVERGROWTH20
  • INGROWTH15
  • STREWTH13
  • INTERGROWTH18
  • ROWTH11
  • ANTIGROWTH17
  • AFTERGROWTH21
  • CRWTH13
  • FOWTH14

One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • TROWTH12

Questions people ask

Is GROWTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GROWTH is valid in Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE. It is a six-letter noun meaning an increase or the act of growing, so it works as more than a high-value tile combination. Check your game's word list if it uses a different dictionary.
How many points does GROWTH score in Scrabble?
GROWTH scores 13 points before board bonuses. W and H are the key tiles at 4 points each, G adds 2, and R, O, and T contribute 1 apiece. A premium square can raise the total, but the base value stays 13.
Does GROWTH have any anagrams?
No, GROWTH has no anagrams. Its letters are G, H, O, R, T, and W, and rearranging them does not produce another word. Its only one-letter neighbour is TROWTH.

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