No. 680 in Swedish
växa
"Växa" means "to grow" in English.
In a sentence
Barnen växer snabbt.
The children grow quickly.
In this sentence, 'växa' is used to describe the physical growth or development of children.
Intresset för miljövänliga produkter har vuxit de senaste åren.
The interest in eco-friendly products has grown in recent years.
Here, 'växa' (in past participle form 'vuxit') refers to an increase in an abstract or figurative sense—relating to interest.
Träden här växer högre än i andra delar av landet.
The trees here grow taller than in other parts of the country.
In this context, 'växa' denotes the physical growth of trees in height.
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