outgrow

[US]/ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/
[UK]/ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. become too big for; be too old for; grow too big for

Example Sentences

This variety of tomato outgrows all others.

the more vigorous plants outgrow their weaker neighbours.

Spring lambs were outgrowing the piglets.

That boy outgrows his clothes every few months.

to the biologist, the tuna is a marvel of hydrodynamic engineering, its body packed with modifications that enable it to outeat, outgrow, outswim, outdive, and outmigrate any other fish in the sea;

Children often outgrow their clothes quickly.

Some people never outgrow their love for cartoons.

As we age, we may outgrow certain hobbies and interests.

It's common for teenagers to outgrow their teenage angst.

Some friendships can outgrow their initial purpose.

She hopes to outgrow her fear of public speaking.

It's important to recognize when you have outgrown a job.

You may outgrow certain habits as you mature.

Some people outgrow their childhood fears as they get older.

It's okay to outgrow certain relationships as you evolve.

Real-world Examples

Well, they usually do outgrow it.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

She's outgrown it, but Joe loves that thing.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

The teaching hospital had long outgrown its first building, a former livestock-judging pavilion.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

" Do they make knit caps for feet 'cause I'm outgrowing all my socks? "

Source: Our Day Season 2

Ah! I outgrew them. It broke my heart.

Source: Before I Met You Selected

Perhaps the student has outgrown the teacher.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

That we've outgrown. - Oh, come on.

Source: S03

" George, " said Fred, " I think we've outgrown full-time education."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

But you never outgrow your love of that type of story.

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

So, we started with this peace house and we outgrow really fast.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

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