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overgrow vs grow

grow vs overgrow

overgrow and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overgrow No No Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of overgrow; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than overgrow:
  • overgrow: grow beyond or across
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
overgrow (verb) grow (verb)
grow beyond or across come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
become overgrown become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
grow too large cause to grow or develop
increase in size by natural process
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow emotionally or mature
become attached by or as if by the process of growth
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between overgrow and grow

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