Grew: meaning, definitions and examples

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grew

 

[ ษกruห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Grew is the simple past tense of the verb grow. It means to increase in size, number, strength, or quality over time. This term is often used in agricultural contexts, but it can also refer to a person's maturity or development.

Synonyms

developed, expanded, increased, matured.

Examples of usage

  • The plants grew rapidly in the warm sun.
  • She grew more confident as she practiced her speech.
  • The city grew significantly over the last decade.

Translations

Translations of the word "grew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cresceu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wuchs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumbuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urรณsล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ้•ทใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a grandi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ creciรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ž๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyrostl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyrรกstol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ้•ฟไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ je zrasel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vann

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถyรผdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ creciรณ

Etymology

The word 'grew' originates from the Old English 'grลwan', which meant 'to grow, increase, or develop.' This term has Germanic roots, relating to similar words in Old High German ('gruowen') and Dutch ('groeien'). Over centuries, its usage evolved alongside the English language, appearing in various literary and colloquial contexts. The broader concept of growth encompasses not just physical size but also metaphorical or abstract development, reflecting the word's versatility and relevance across different fields such as botany, sociology, and personal development. Today, 'grew' is commonly used in everyday conversation, literature, and formal discussions, symbolizing progress and evolution.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,160, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.