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grow up vs mature

mature vs grow up

grow up is not an adjective while mature is an adjective.

grow up and mature both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grow up No No Yes No
mature No Yes Yes No
As verbs, mature is a hypernym of grow up; that is, mature is a word with a broader meaning than grow up:
  • grow up: become an adult
  • mature: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
Other hypernyms of grow up include grow, maturate.
grow up (adjective) mature (adjective)
having reached full natural growth or development
characteristic of maturity
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
fully considered and perfected
grow up (verb) mature (verb)
become an adult cause to ripen and discharge pus
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow old or older
become due for repayment
cause to ripen or develop fully
develop and work out fully in one's mind
Difference between grow up and mature

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