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."
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