grown Definition
- 1past participle of 'grow'
- 2become larger or greater over a period of time; increase
- 3produce by cultivation or labor; cause to exist or happen
Using grown: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The tree has grown taller since last year.
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The company has grown significantly in the past decade.
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She has grown to love him over time.
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They grew vegetables in their garden.
grown Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with grown
grown-up
an adult
Example
When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
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He will grow into a great leader someday.
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At first, I didn't like the song, but it grew on me after a while.
Summary: grown in Brief
The term 'grown' [ɡroʊn] is the past participle of 'grow,' meaning to become larger or greater over time, or to produce by cultivation or labor. It can refer to physical growth, as in 'The tree has grown taller since last year,' or to development, as in 'The company has grown significantly in the past decade.' 'Grown' also appears in phrases like 'grown-up,' meaning an adult, and 'grow into,' meaning to develop into something or someone.
