What are the definitions of “grow away from”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Become less friendly with.
I have GROWN AWAY FROM many of the people I grew up with.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “grow away from”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb grow away from is to become less friendly or close with someone over time. This can happen due to changes in interests, life circumstances, or personal growth.

What are the different verb forms of “grow away from”?

Root Verb	grow away from
Third Person Singular Present	grows away from
Present Participle	growing away from
Simple Past	grew away from
Past Participle	grown away from

Example

I have grown away from some of my childhood friends.

Example

She grows away from her old friends as she makes new ones.

Example

He is growing away from his college friends as they move to different cities.

Example

They grew away from each other after high school.

Example

We have grown away from our old neighbors since we moved.

What kind of phrasal verb is “grow away from”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“grow away from” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I have grown away from many of the people I grew up with.

Example

She grew away from her childhood friends after moving to a new city.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“grow away from” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I have grown away from many of the people I grew up with.

Example

She grew away from her childhood friends after moving to a new city.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “grow away from”?

Grow away from someone

Gradually become less close or friendly with someone over time.

Example

As we got older, we grew away from each other and lost touch.

Good things to know

Does “grow away from” have an informal or formal tone?

Grow away from is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal writing or discussions.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “grow away from”?

Synonyms

drift apart
become distant
lose touch
become estranged
grow apart

Antonyms

reconnect
grow closer
become closer
strengthen bonds
deepen friendship