Meaning of the word outgrow in English

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outgrow

US /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/

UK /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/

grow too big for

Example:

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My son has outgrown all his clothes.

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She quickly outgrew her small bicycle.

Synonym:

surpass exceed transcend develop beyond mature beyond

grow out of a habit or stage

Example:

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Most children outgrow their fear of the dark.

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He'll eventually outgrow his rebellious phase.

Synonym:

shed abandon discard drop give up

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