Grown: meaning, definitions and examples

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grown

 

[ ษกroสŠn ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The term 'grown' refers to something that has reached maturity or full development. It often describes plants, animals, or individuals that have undergone significant growth or change, typically from a younger or less developed state.

Synonyms

adult, developed, full-grown, mature.

Examples of usage

  • The grown trees provided ample shade.
  • He is now a grown man, ready to take on responsibilities.
  • The grown flowers bloomed beautifully in the spring.
Context #2 | Verb

past participle

As the past participle of the verb 'grow', 'grown' indicates the process of increasing in size, quantity, or importance has been completed. This can refer to physical growth, as in plants or people, or metaphorical growth, such as skills or relationships.

Synonyms

expanded, increased, matured.

Examples of usage

  • The plant has grown significantly over the last month.
  • She has grown more confident in her abilities.
  • They have grown close over the years.

Translations

Translations of the word "grown" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crescido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewachsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumbuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyroล›niฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ้•ทใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grandi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyrostlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyrastenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ้•ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrasel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaxiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉัะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถyรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crecido

Etymology

The word 'grown' originates from the Old English term 'grลwan', which means 'to grow' or 'to become'. This term has its root in Germanic languages, specifically from Proto-Germanic '*grลwลnฤ…', which also relates to the concept of increasing or developing. Over the centuries, the word has evolved in form and usage, primarily retaining its core meaning related to growth and advancement. In Middle English, 'growen' eventually gave rise to the past participle 'grown', maintaining its connection to the processes of development and maturity in various contexts, whether pertaining to living organisms or abstract concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,669, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.