outgrow
owt-GROH
Outgrow (verb) means to become too old, big, or mature for something once wanted or needed. Example: “She outgrew her fear of the dark by the time she started school.”
verb
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To become too old, big, or mature for something once wanted or needed.
"She outgrew her fear of the dark by the time she started school."
"He quickly outgrew his old shoes."
How to use outgrow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo grow past the point of still needing, fitting, or wanting something.
Common pairings
outgrow clothes
outgrow a habit
outgrow a phase
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- outgrows
- Past tense
- outgrew, outgrown
Etymology
Built from "out-" plus "grow."
Frequently asked questions
What does “outgrow” mean?
The word “outgrow” means to become too old, big, or mature for something once wanted or needed. In plain terms, to grow past the point of still needing, fitting, or wanting something.
How do you pronounce “outgrow”?
“Outgrow” is pronounced owt-GROH (/ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “outgrow” in a sentence?
Here is “outgrow” used in a sentence: “She outgrew her fear of the dark by the time she started school.”
What part of speech is “outgrow”?
“Outgrow” is a verb.
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