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The correct spelling is outgrown.

How to pronounce outgrown

verb

IPA: /aʊtˈɡɹoʊn/

Say it like: Owt-gro-wn

The correct spelling is outgrown. 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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