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Outgrown - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

outgrown

/aʊtˈɡroʊn/ /aʊtˈɡrəʊn/

Definition:

To grow too large for something, or to surpass in development or maturity.

Synonyms:

surpassed, exceeded, transcended

Part of Speech:

verb, past participle

Antonyms:

underdeveloped, stunted

Common Collocations:

outgrown clothes, outgrown habits, outgrown expectations

Derivatives:

outgrow, outgrowing, outgrows

Usage Tips:

Use "outgrown" to describe physical growth beyond limits or surpassing earlier stages in skills or behavior.

Common Phrases:

outgrown one's welcome, outgrown one's shoes, outgrown childish ways

Etymology:

Derived from "out-" (beyond) + "grow," from Old English "grōwan" (to grow).

Examples:

  • 1. She has outgrown her favorite dress.
  • 2. The child outgrown his fear of the dark.
  • 3. They realized they had outgrown their small apartment.
  • 4. He quickly outgrown his early mistakes in the job.

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