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Grown

🇬🇧 UK //ɡrəʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ɡroʊn//

Meaning of Grown

Having reached maturity or full size.

In simple words: Become an adult or bigger.

Grown in a sentence

• She has grown into a talented musician.
• The child has grown taller this year.
• The company has grown significantly in the last decade.
• The plant has finally grown large enough to bear fruit.
• He has grown weary of the same routine every day.

How to use Grown

Often used to describe someone who is no longer a child. Can also refer to plants or animals that have reached maturity.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a tree that has 'grown' tall and strong.

Related words

Collocations with Grown

• grown up
• grown man
• grown children
• grown business
• grown tree

Synonyms for Grown

• mature
• adult
• developed
• expanded
• increased

Opposites of Grown

• shrunk
• diminished
• declined

Common mistakes with Grown

• Confused with 'growed' as the past tense.
• Using 'grown' where 'growing' is more appropriate when describing ongoing development.
• Not recognizing 'grown' can indicate maturity in both people and plants.

Frequently asked questions about Grown

What does Grown mean?

Become an adult or bigger.

What is the definition of Grown?

Having reached maturity or full size.

How do you use Grown in a sentence?

She has grown into a talented musician.

Can you give another example of Grown?

The child has grown taller this year.

What are synonyms for Grown?

Common alternatives include mature, adult, developed, expanded, increased.

What is the opposite of Grown?

Opposite meanings include shrunk, diminished, declined.

What words go with Grown?

It commonly pairs with grown up, grown man, grown children, grown business, grown tree.

What are common mistakes when using Grown?

Confused with 'growed' as the past tense. Using 'grown' where 'growing' is more appropriate when describing ongoing development. Not recognizing 'grown' can indicate maturity in both people and plants.

How do you pronounce Grown?

US: //ɡroʊn//, UK: //ɡrəʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grown?

Often used to describe someone who is no longer a child. Can also refer to plants or animals that have reached maturity.