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- [groh in-too]
- /groʊ ˈɪn tu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [groh in-too]
- /groʊ ˈɪn tu/
Definitions of grow into words
- verb without object grow into to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance. 1
- verb without object grow into to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization. 1
- verb without object grow into to arise or issue as a natural development from an original happening, circumstance, or source: Our friendship grew from common interests. 1
- verb without object grow into to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown. 1
- verb without object grow into to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth: The branches of the trees grew together, forming a natural arch. 1
- verb without object grow into to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old. 1
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Origin of grow into
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English growen, Old English grōwan; cognate with Dutch groeien, Old High German grouwan, Old Norse grōa
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Parts of speech for Grow into
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grow into popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grow into
verb grow into
- come — When a person or thing comes to a particular place, especially to a place where you are, they move there.
- convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
- incline — to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.
- shift — to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.
- metamorphose — to change the form or nature of; transform.
Antonyms for grow into
verb grow into
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- stagnate — to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
- persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
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