Anwachsen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anwachsen" is used as verb with the meaning of "grow", "increase" or "swell".

Essential properties of "anwachsen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: anwachsen
Simple past: wuchs an
Participle: angewachsen

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anwachsen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To grow, increase gradually"

Definition: "To increase in size or quantity gradually."
Translation(s): grow, increase, swell
Synonym(s): zunehmen, wachsen, steigen
Antonym(s): abnehmen, schrumpfen, sinken
Related word(s): Wachstum, Zunahme, Steigerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Bevölkerung der Stadt wächst an.The city's population is growing.
Die Schulden des Unternehmens wachsen an.The company's debts are increasing.
Die Zahl der Mitglieder wächst an.The number of members is growing.

2.) "To develop or mature"

Definition: "To develop or mature over time."
Translation(s): develop, mature, grow
Synonym(s): reifen, sich entwickeln
Antonym(s): verwelken, zurückbilden
Related word(s): Entwicklung, Reife

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Pflanze wächst an und blüht bald.The plant grows and will bloom soon.
Seine Fähigkeiten wachsen an mit der Erfahrung.His skills grow with experience.
Das Vertrauen wächst an mit der Zeit.Trust grows over time.

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