out·grow
 outgrow
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
outgrows, outgrowing, outgrew, outgrown |
| definition 1: |
to grow too big or old for.
Kevin outgrew his clothes quickly.She is outgrowing those baby toys. |
| definition 2: |
to give up or lose as one grows older or changes.
Jermaine has outgrown the bad habit of biting his nails. |
| definition 3: |
to grow greater than.
Michael outgrew his father in height. |
The word outgrow
contains the following part:
out-
Old English
prefix
that means
out, outside, outward; beyond, better, more
Example words:
outbreak,
outburst,
outcast,
outcome,
outdo,
outfield,
outgrow,
outlaw,
output,
outside,
outsmart