Looking for the meaning of the word GROWS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GROWS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Grow
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English grōwan (originally referring chiefly to plants), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch groeien, also to grass and green
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically
Short Definition:undergo natural development
Examples:- he would watch Nick grow to manhood
- grown men don't act so stupidly
Definition:
become larger or greater over a period of time; increase
Short Definition:increase
Examples:- turnover grew to more than $100,000 within three years
Definition:
become gradually or increasingly
Short Definition:become gradually or increasingly
Examples:- sharing our experiences we grew braver
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