Outgrow Definition

out-grō
outgrew, outgrowing, outgrown, outgrows
verb
To grow faster or larger than.
Webster's New World
To grow too large for.
To outgrow a suit.
Webster's New World
To lose, get rid of, or dispense with in the process of growing or maturing.
To outgrow one's credulity.
Webster's New World
To lose or discard in the course of maturation.
She outgrew her youthful idealism.
American Heritage
To surpass in growth.
Spring lambs were outgrowing the piglets.
American Heritage
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Origin of Outgrow

  • out- +"Ž grow

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Outgrow Sentence Examples

  • Well, he's about to outgrow the cradle.

  • Most children eventually outgrow gender identity disorder.

  • Would she ever outgrow the things mama had taught her?

  • Since kids can outgrow their skis quickly, you will want to either rent or consider purchasing skis at a swap where you can find the best deals.

  • If apnea is diagnosed, it will probably recur, but most premature babies outgrow the condition by the time they reach their normal due date.

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Words Starting With

OOUOUT

Words Ending With

WOWROW

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Words Starting With O and Ending With W

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With O7 Letter Words Ending With W