Word of the Day: Outgrow
To outgrow something is to become larger, older, more mature, or more knowledgeable.
- Children outgrow their clothes as they get bigger.
- Families outgrow their homes as they get larger.
- A person can outgrow a bad habit, such as biting finger nails or overeating.
- A plant can outgrow the container that it starts out in.
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A company can outgrow a location that has become too small.
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