grown (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡroʊn/

Definition

Past participle of 'grow'; developed or increased in size, maturity, or complexity.

Examples

• The child has grown so much since I last saw her.

• The company has grown rapidly in the last five years.

• His ideas have grown more sophisticated with experience.

How to Use grown

grown up (phrasal verb)

To mature or become an adult. — "I can't wait to be grown up and live on my own."

grown into (phrasal verb)

To develop into a larger or more mature form. — "The puppy has grown into a beautiful dog."

Synonyms of grown

Words with a similar meaning to grown:

• developed
• increased
• matured
• enlarged

Antonyms of grown

Words with the opposite meaning to grown:

• shrunk
• diminished

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