What are the definitions of “grow out”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Let hair, etc, with dyes, perms grow to get rid of the style.
I'm letting the perm GROW OUT.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “grow out”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb grow out is to let hair or other treated parts of the body grow naturally to remove a previous style, such as a dye or perm. This process allows the natural hair to replace the treated hair over time.
What are the different verb forms of “grow out”?
| Root Verb | grow out |
| Third Person Singular Present | grows out |
| Present Participle | growing out |
| Simple Past | grew out |
| Past Participle | grown out |
Example
She decided to grow out her dyed hair.
Example
He grows out his beard every winter.
Example
She is growing out her bangs.
Example
Last year, she grew out her short haircut.
Example
Her hair has grown out since she stopped dyeing it.
What kind of phrasal verb is “grow out”?
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 out” 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
She decided to grow out her dyed hair.
Example
He grows out his beard every winter.
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 out” 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
She decided to grow out her dyed hair.
Example
He grows out his beard every winter.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “grow out”?
Good things to know
Does “grow out” have an informal or formal tone?
Grow out 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, depending on the specific context.
