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outgrow

The correct spelling is outgrow.

How to pronounce outgrow

verb

IPA: /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/

Say it like: Owt-gro-w

The correct spelling is outgrow. To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc. For example: "I used to have allergies but I outgrew all of them."

Usage Examples

I used to have allergies but I outgrew all of them.

The best adapted plant varieties tend to outgrow those less adapted.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.
  2. 2.To grow faster or larger than.

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