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Grow

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡrəʊ/","/ɡrəʊz/","/ɡruː/","/ɡrəʊn/","/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡrəʊ/","/ɡrəʊz/","/ɡruː/","/ɡrəʊn/","/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Grow

to increase in size, number, strength or quality

In simple words: to become bigger or to develop

Grow in a sentence

• I want to grow a garden in my backyard.
• Children grow quickly during their first few years.
• We need to grow our business to be successful.
• Plants grow towards the sunlight.
• You will grow as a person through new experiences.

How to use Grow

Used in various contexts, from plants to personal development. Can be used informally when talking about emotions, but be careful not to use it too formally.

Grammar pattern

grow + object

Memory hint

Think of a plant growing - it gets bigger over time.

Related words

Collocations with Grow

• fast
• quickly
• rapidly
• seem to
• begin to
• start to
• at
• by
• from
• fast
• quickly
• rapidly
• into
• to
• organically
• commercially
• locally
• be easy to
• grow something from seed
• well
• poorly
• fast
• allow something to
• let something
• from
• into
• to
• grow unchecked

Synonyms for Grow

• increase
• expand
• develop
• mature
• advance

Opposites of Grow

• shrink
• decrease
• diminish

Common mistakes with Grow

• Confused with 'grows' and 'growing' in tenses.
• Using 'grow' without an object when it's needed.
• Mixing up 'grow' with 'grown'.

Frequently asked questions about Grow

What does Grow mean?

to become bigger or to develop

What is the definition of Grow?

to increase in size, number, strength or quality

How do you use Grow in a sentence?

I want to grow a garden in my backyard.

Can you give another example of Grow?

Children grow quickly during their first few years.

What are synonyms for Grow?

Common alternatives include increase, expand, develop, mature, advance.

What is the opposite of Grow?

Opposite meanings include shrink, decrease, diminish.

What words go with Grow?

It commonly pairs with fast, quickly, rapidly, seem to, begin to, start to, at, by, from, fast, quickly, rapidly, into, to, organically, commercially, locally, be easy to, grow something from seed, well, poorly, fast, allow something to, let something, from, into, to, grow unchecked.

What are common mistakes when using Grow?

Confused with 'grows' and 'growing' in tenses. Using 'grow' without an object when it's needed. Mixing up 'grow' with 'grown'.

How do you pronounce Grow?

US: /["/ɡrəʊ/","/ɡrəʊz/","/ɡruː/","/ɡrəʊn/","/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɡrəʊ/","/ɡrəʊz/","/ɡruː/","/ɡrəʊn/","/ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grow?

Used in various contexts, from plants to personal development. Can be used informally when talking about emotions, but be careful not to use it too formally.

What CEFR level is Grow?

"Grow" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.