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out·grow
 outgrow
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- pronunciation:
- aUt
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
outgrows, outgrowing, outgrew, outgrown |
| definition 1: |
to grow too big or old for.
Kevin outgrew his clothes quickly.She is outgrowing those baby toys. |
| definition 2: |
to give up or lose as one grows older or changes.
Jermaine has outgrown the bad habit of biting his nails. |
| definition 3: |
to grow greater than.
Michael outgrew his father in height. |
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