Grew
6 synonyms for Grew, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense of "grow": became bigger, older, or more developed over time.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
expanded
increased
matured
enlarged
Etymology
Came into English as Middle English grew, from Old English grēow (the first and third person past tense of grōwan), from West Germanic *greu, from Northwest Germanic *grerō, from Proto-Germanic *gegrō (the first and third person past tense of *grōaną), a reduplication of *grōaną.
Full origin of Grew →Frequently asked questions
What does “Grew” mean?
The word “Grew” means past tense of "grow": became bigger, older, or more developed over time. In plain terms, the past-tense form of "grow.".
How do you use “Grew” in a sentence?
Here is “Grew” used in a sentence: “The company grew rapidly after its first big investment.”
What part of speech is “Grew”?
“Grew” is a verb.
Is “Grew” a common word?
“Grew” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'grew' and 'grown'?
Both come from the verb grow, but they are used differently. Grew is the simple past tense and stands alone: She grew two inches last year. Grown is the past participle and needs a helping verb like have, has, or had: She has grown two inches. Swapping one for the other is a common slip.
Is 'growed' a word?
No. Growed is a nonstandard form that sometimes appears in dialect or casual speech, but it is not correct in standard English. The proper past tense of grow is grew, and the past participle is grown. So you would say the town grew, and never the town growed.
