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- [groh uhp]
- /groʊ ʌp/
- /ɡrəʊ ʌp/
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- [groh uhp]
- /groʊ ʌp/
Definitions of grow up words
- verb without object grow up 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 up to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization. 1
- verb without object grow up 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 up to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown. 1
- verb without object grow up 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 up to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old. 1
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Origin of grow up
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 up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grow up 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 up
verb grow up
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- get along — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- deteriorate — If something deteriorates, it becomes worse in some way.
Antonyms for grow up
verb grow up
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lessen — to become less.
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
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