What are the definitions of “grow up on”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Do or have something when you are a child.
We GREW UP ON cartoons.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “grow up on”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb grow up on is to have or experience something regularly during one's childhood. It often refers to things that were a significant part of a person's upbringing, such as food, music, or activities.

What are the different verb forms of “grow up on”?

Root Verb	grow up on
Third Person Singular Present	grows up on
Present Participle	growing up on
Simple Past	grew up on
Past Participle	grown up on

Example

I grew up on my grandmother's homemade cookies.

Example

She grows up on classical music, as her parents are musicians.

Example

He is growing up on a farm, surrounded by animals.

Example

We grew up on cartoons every Saturday morning.

Example

They have grown up on their mother's delicious cooking.

What kind of phrasal verb is “grow up on”?

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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 up on” 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 grew up on my grandmother's homemade cookies.

Example

He grew up on a farm, surrounded by animals.

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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 up on” 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 grew up on my grandmother's homemade cookies.

Example

He grew up on a farm, surrounded by animals.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “grow up on”?

Grow up on something

To have a particular experience or be exposed to something regularly during one's childhood.

Example

She grew up on her father's stories about his travels around the world.

Grow up on a diet of something

To be exposed to a particular type of media or information during one's childhood.

Example

He grew up on a diet of superhero movies and comic books.

Grow up on the wrong side of the tracks

To grow up in a poor or disadvantaged area.

Example

Despite growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, she worked hard and became successful.

Good things to know

Does “grow up on” have an informal or formal tone?

Grow up on is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, such as in written articles or presentations, depending on the specific context.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “grow up on”?

Synonyms

experience
be raised with
be brought up with
be exposed to
be nurtured on

Antonyms

be unfamiliar with
be unacquainted with
be unaware of
be ignorant of