fast-growing
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a high rate of growth; expanding or increasing in size, number, or extent very quickly. This describes something that develops or proliferates at a rapid pace.
Usage
The adjective "fast-growing" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "are"). It describes the rapid expansion or development of a subject. - Attributive use: It is most commonly placed directly before the noun it modifies. - Predicative use: It can follow a linking verb to describe the subject's state.
Examples
- Attributive use:
- The company is a fast-growing startup in the tech industry.
- Bamboo is a fast-growing plant that can be used for construction.
- Predicative use:
- The city's population is fast-growing.
- This sector of the economy has been fast-growing for the past decade.
Advanced Usage
- "fast-growing" in economic/business contexts: Often used to describe companies, markets, or industries experiencing rapid expansion.
- Investors are keen on fast-growing emerging markets.
- "fast-growing" in biological/medical contexts: Used to describe cells, plants, or, as in the reference, tumors that proliferate quickly.
- The doctor was concerned about the fast-growing nature of the infection.
Variants and Related Words
- Rapidly growing: A near-identical synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Fast-expanding: Similar in meaning, with a slight emphasis on increase in scope or area.
- Fast-growth (noun): Used as a compound noun, e.g., "The fast-growth of the company surprised everyone."
Synonyms
- Rapidly expanding
- Quickly developing
- Booming (especially for businesses or economies)
- Proliferating (especially in biological contexts)
Antonyms
- Slow-growing
- Stagnant
- Declining
Related Phrases
- Fast-growing tree: A common phrase in horticulture and environmental science.
- Fast-growing economy: A standard phrase in economics and finance.
Adjective
- tending to spread quickly
- an aggressive tumor