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outgrown

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈɡroʊn]

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Learn how to use outgrown in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “growth and development”

(verb) to become too big or too old for something, like when you can no longer fit into your favorite clothes or enjoy certain toys because you've grown up.

Example

Tommy has outgrown his bicycle and needs a bigger one now.

Example

Lucy hasn’t outgrown her teddy bear; she still loves to cuddle with it.

Example

What have you outgrown since you were a child?

Context: “responsibility and maturity”

(verb) to surpass something in experience or maturity, like when you stop liking things that are too childish because you have become more mature.

Example

She has outgrown her childish fears and now feels very brave.

Example

He hasn't outgrown playing video games; he still loves them just as much.

Example

Do you think you have outgrown any of your old hobbies?

How to pronounce outgrown

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈɡroʊn]

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