grew (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡruː/

Definition

The past tense of 'grow,' meaning to increase in size, develop, or become.

Examples

• The child grew taller every year.

• His interest in music grew as he learned more.

• The company's profits grew significantly last quarter.

How to Use grew

grow up (phrasal verb)

To develop from a child into an adult. — "She grew up in a small town by the sea."

grow out of (phrasal verb)

To become too old for a particular piece of clothing or activity. — "He grew out of his baby shoes very quickly."

grow into (phrasal verb)

To develop into something or someone. — "The shy child eventually grew into a confident speaker."

Synonyms of grew

Words with a similar meaning to grew:

• got bigger
• developed
• matured
• flourished

Antonyms of grew

Words with the opposite meaning to grew:

• shrank
• diminished

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