grown
Pronunciation: [ɡroʊn]
Word
Context: "development"
(verb) the past participle of 'grow', which means to become bigger or older over time. When someone or something has 'grown,' it has changed to a larger or more mature state.
Example
The plants in my garden have grown a lot since spring.
Example
The baby animals haven’t grown any bigger since last month.
Example
How much has your sister grown since last summer?
Context: "age"
(adjective) referring to someone who is no longer a child and is now an adult. When we say someone is 'grown,' it means they are fully developed and responsible like an adult.
Example
Now that he's 18, he feels very grown and ready to face the world.
Example
Even though she is 16, some still think of her as a child, not a grown person.
Example
Do you feel grown enough to make your own decisions?
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