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mature vs grow up

grow up vs mature

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

mature and grow up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mature No Yes Yes No
grow up No No Yes No
As verbs, grow up is a hyponym of mature; that is, grow up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mature:
  • mature: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
  • grow up: become an adult
Other hyponyms of mature include ripen, find, find oneself.
mature (adjective) grow up (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
mature (verb) grow up (verb)
cause to ripen and discharge pus become an adult
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 mature and grow up

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