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US/ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/
UK/ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/
to become too big for something, or too old or mature to keep enjoying or needing it
In context
Kids outgrow their shoes so fast that we buy new ones every few months.
Most children outgrow their fear of the dark by the age of ten.
Our startup is outgrowing its small office, so we're looking for a bigger space.
Words that go with outgrow
adverb + verb
- eventually outgrowMost kids eventually outgrow their allergy to milk.
- quickly outgrowChildren quickly outgrow expensive toys.
- soon outgrowPuppies soon outgrow their first bed.
verb + noun
- outgrow the needAs you improve, you will outgrow the need for a dictionary in every lesson.
- outgrown its usefulnessThe old booking system has outgrown its usefulness.