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Irregular verb

grow

/ɡrəʊ/

Base
grow
Past simple
grew
Past participle
grown

Usage

grew names the change happening; grown needs have/has/had, or works as an adjective, as in a fully grown tree.

Meaning

  • to become larger or develop over time

Example

The children have grown a lot this year.

She grew up in a small coastal town.

The company grew quickly after the launch.