15초 만에
- Refers to something increasing in size or number very fast.
- Commonly used for business, nature, and social trends.
- Sounds professional yet remains easy to use in daily life.
뜻
Imagine a tiny seed turning into a giant tree in just a few days. This phrase describes something getting much bigger or more successful in a very short amount of time.
주요 예문
3 / 6Talking about a child
My nephew is growing rapidly; he's already taller than me!
My nephew is growing rapidly; he's already taller than me!
In a business meeting
Our user base began to grow rapidly after the app update.
Our user base began to grow rapidly after the app update.
Texting about a new hobby
My collection of vintage records is growing rapidly—I need a new shelf!
My collection of vintage records is growing rapidly—I need a new shelf!
문화적 배경
Rapid growth is the 'Holy Grail' of the American tech industry. It is often prioritized over immediate profit. The phrase is synonymous with the 'Chinese Economic Miracle' of the late 20th century. While growth is valued, there is a strong cultural emphasis on 'Mittelstand' (medium-sized) companies that grow steadily rather than rapidly. In environmental contexts, 'growing rapidly' is often used as a warning about resource depletion or climate change.
Professionalism
Use 'grow rapidly' in your resume to describe your achievements or the companies you worked for.
Adverb vs Adjective
Never say 'grow rapid.' Always use the '-ly' ending for the adverb.
15초 만에
- Refers to something increasing in size or number very fast.
- Commonly used for business, nature, and social trends.
- Sounds professional yet remains easy to use in daily life.
What It Means
Grow rapidly is all about speed and size. It describes something expanding at a pace that surprises people. Think of a small startup becoming a global giant in a year. Or a puppy that suddenly doesn't fit in its bed. It is more than just 'getting bigger.' It implies a sense of momentum and energy. You are watching something transform before your eyes.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase for almost anything that increases. It works for physical things like plants or children. It also works for abstract things like sales or popularity. Usually, you place it after the subject. For example, 'The city is growing rapidly.' You can also use it as an adjective: 'The rapidly growing company.' It sounds smooth and professional but stays easy to understand. Just remember that 'rapidly' is an adverb, so it describes the action of growing.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to sound impressed by speed. It is perfect for business meetings when discussing profits. It works well in casual chats about your garden. Use it when describing a new trend on social media. If a video goes viral, its view count is growing rapidly. It is a great way to add 'flavor' to your English without being too dramatic. It feels more sophisticated than just saying 'growing fast.'
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for things that happen slowly. If a tree takes fifty years to grow, this is the wrong phrase. Avoid using it for negative things that you do not want to expand. For example, you would not usually say a 'debt is growing rapidly' unless you are being very formal. In those cases, people often use 'spiraling' or 'mounting.' Also, do not use it for things that do not change in size. You cannot 'grow rapidly' in height once you are an adult, sadly!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we are obsessed with growth. We love 'rags to riches' stories where businesses grow rapidly. It is often linked to the 'American Dream' or the tech boom in Silicon Valley. Speed is seen as a sign of health and success in the West. If something is not growing, people often worry it is dying. This phrase captures that high-energy, fast-paced mindset of modern life.
Common Variations
You might hear people say 'growing like a weed.' That is the more informal, country version of this phrase. In business, you might hear 'scaling up' or 'exponential growth.' If you want to be even more intense, you can say 'exploding in size.' However, grow rapidly remains the most balanced choice. It is the 'Goldilocks' of phrases—not too casual, not too stiff. It fits almost every situation perfectly.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral-to-formal collocation. It is highly versatile and carries no significant 'gotchas' other than ensuring the adverb 'rapidly' is used instead of the adjective 'rapid'.
Professionalism
Use 'grow rapidly' in your resume to describe your achievements or the companies you worked for.
Adverb vs Adjective
Never say 'grow rapid.' Always use the '-ly' ending for the adverb.
Compound Adjective
Use 'rapidly growing' before a noun, like 'a rapidly growing city,' for a more advanced sentence structure.
Context Matters
In business, this is almost always positive. In environmental science, it is often negative.
예시
6My nephew is growing rapidly; he's already taller than me!
My nephew is growing rapidly; he's already taller than me!
Used here for physical human growth.
Our user base began to grow rapidly after the app update.
Our user base began to grow rapidly after the app update.
Professional context describing company success.
My collection of vintage records is growing rapidly—I need a new shelf!
My collection of vintage records is growing rapidly—I need a new shelf!
Informal use for a personal collection.
The pile of laundry in my room seems to grow rapidly whenever I look away.
The pile of laundry in my room seems to grow rapidly whenever I look away.
Using a formal phrase for a silly, relatable problem.
The demand for green energy is growing rapidly across the globe.
The demand for green energy is growing rapidly across the globe.
Formal context regarding global trends.
My love for this city is growing rapidly the longer I stay here.
My love for this city is growing rapidly the longer I stay here.
Using the phrase to describe an increasing feeling.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'grow rapidly'.
The startup _______ last year after they received funding.
We need the past tense because of the time marker 'last year'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Select the best option:
This is the most natural and common use of the collocation.
Match the context with the sentence.
Contexts: 1. Business, 2. Nature, 3. Social Media
Each sentence fits the specific semantic field.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Why are you hiring so many people? B: Because our customer base is _______.
The present continuous 'is growing' is needed for an ongoing situation.
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시각 학습 자료
Speed of Growth
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제The startup _______ last year after they received funding.
We need the past tense because of the time marker 'last year'.
Select the best option:
This is the most natural and common use of the collocation.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Each sentence fits the specific semantic field.
A: Why are you hiring so many people? B: Because our customer base is _______.
The present continuous 'is growing' is needed for an ongoing situation.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it is considered neutral to formal. It is perfect for business and academic writing.
It is possible, but 'gaining weight quickly' is more common and natural.
The past tense is 'grew rapidly.' For example: 'The company grew rapidly in 2022.'
Yes, but 'grow rapidly' is more common. 'Rapidly growing' is the standard form when used as an adjective.
'Skyrocket' is much faster and more dramatic. 'Grow rapidly' is more professional and measured.
Yes, like 'debt' or 'unemployment,' but it usually implies a constructive process.
Try: 'Managed a rapidly growing team of developers' or 'Helped the user base grow rapidly.'
'Rapidly' often sounds more technical or scientific than 'quickly.'
Yes, adding 'very' or 'extremely' is a great way to add emphasis.
Yes, it is used equally in both British and American English.
관련 표현
skyrocket
similarTo increase extremely quickly and suddenly.
expand
similarTo become larger in size or scope.
stagnate
contrastTo stop growing or developing.
scale up
builds onTo increase the size of a business in a planned way.
mushroom
specialized formTo grow and spread out very quickly.
