grew

[ɡruː]

grew Definition

past tense of 'grow': to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed.

Using grew: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tree grew taller every year.

• Example

  Her interest in music grew as she got older.

• Example

  The company grew rapidly in its first year.

• Example

  He grew increasingly frustrated with the situation.

grew Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grew

• expanded
• developed
• matured

Antonyms for grew

• shrank
• diminished
• regressed

Phrases with grew

• grow up

  to develop from a child into an adult

  Example

  I grew up in a small town in the countryside.

• grow on someone

  to gradually become more liked by someone

  Example

  At first, I didn't like the song, but it grew on me after a few listens.

• grow out of something

  to stop doing or liking something as you get older and your interests change

  Example

  I used to love playing video games, but I grew out of it as I got older.

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Summary: grew in Brief

'Grew' [ɡruː] is the past tense of 'grow,' meaning to increase in size, amount, or development. It can refer to physical growth, such as 'The tree grew taller every year,' or personal development, as in 'Her interest in music grew as she got older.' 'Grow' also appears in phrases like 'grow up,' referring to maturation, and 'grow out of something,' indicating a change in interests.