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out·grow
 outgrow
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- pronunciation:
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- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
outgrows, outgrowing, outgrew, outgrown |
| definition 1: |
When you outgrow something, you grow too big or old for it.
Young children outgrow their clothes quickly.The baby loves his simple toys now, but he will outgrow them pretty soon. |
| definition 2: |
When you outgrow something about yourself or something that you do, you lose it or give it up as you get older.
Little children sometimes have tantrums, but they usually outgrow that kind of behavior. |
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