Looking for the meaning of the word OVERGROW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERGROW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overgrow
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
grow or spread over (something) so as to choke or stifle it
Short Definition:grow or spread over something so as to choke or stifle it
Examples:- the mussels overgrow and smother whatever is underneath
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