Meaning & Definition of word "Outgrow"
Outgrow
/aʊtˈɡroʊ/
verb:
- 1. to grow larger or develop more rapidly than (something or someone)
- Example: As the children grow up, they tend to outgrow their childhood clothes.
- 2. to become too mature for (something), to no longer be interested in or suitable for
- Example: She eventually outgrew her interest in toys and started focusing on her studies.
- 3. to grow taller or larger than (someone or something) as a result of natural growth
- Example: He has outgrown his friends and is now the tallest in the group.
- 4. to surpass in growth or development
- Example: The company outgrew its original office space and had to move to a larger location.
Etymology
●The word 'outgrow' is formed by combining 'out' and 'grow,' tracing back to Middle English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outgrow one's shoes:
to grow larger than one's current situation or capabilities
outgrow a habit:
to stop doing something as one matures or develops
outgrow a situation:
to move past a particular circumstance due to growth
Related Words
outgrowth:
the process of growing larger or more developed
grow:
to increase in size or develop
expansion:
the act of increasing in size or number
Slang Meanings of outgrow
Meaning: to grow past something emotionally or mentally
● Example Sentence: I totally outgrew that drama; I'm focused on my career now.
Meaning: to move on from a phase in life
● Example Sentence: He's outgrown his summer job; time to find something more serious.