Functioning
Functioning adjective - Being in effective operation.
Growing and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Growing" instead an adjective "Functioning".
Growing
Growing adjective - Relating to or suitable for growth.
Functioning and growing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead an adjective "Growing".
Both words in one sentence
- Chekhov's Skill: The Second Coming is the only one to figure out crafting and is able to do so very rapidly, the structures Green(functioning windmill) and Yellow(beacon and colored pistons) build show their ingenuity, and Blue takes an interest in the plant growing mechanics.
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