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grew

Pronunciation: [ɡruː]

Word

Context: "change"

(verb) to become bigger or to increase in size or amount. This can happen to plants, animals, or even ideas. When something grows, it gets larger over time.

Example

The little plant grew tall and strong in the sunshine.

Example

The plant didn't grow at all because it didn't get enough water.

Example

How much did your flowers grow this summer?

Context: "development"

(verb) to become more developed or mature over time. This can refer to people learning new things or gaining experiences as they get older.

Example

As she studied hard, she grew as a student and got better grades.

Example

He didn't grow as a person because he stopped trying to learn.

Example

In what ways have you grown since last year?

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