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Irregular verb

outgrow

/ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/

Base
outgrow
Past simple
outgrew
Past participle
outgrown

Usage

outgrow follows its root verb grow exactly: outgrow, outgrew, outgrown.

Meaning

  • to become too large or mature for something

Example

Mila has outgrown her winter coat.

He outgrew his old bike within a year.

The company has outgrown its first office.