Grow apart Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /əˈpɑɹt
GROH-uh-PART
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ɐpˈɑːt
gruh-OH-uh-PAHT
Definition
When two people become less close or lose their emotional connection over time, often in relationships or friendships.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, most often used about couples or close friends. Suggests a slow process, not a sudden change. Usually appears as 'we grew apart' or 'they are growing apart'. Not used for physical separation but for emotional distance.
Spanish: alejarse (emocionalmente) - distanciarsePortuguese (BR): afastar-se (emocionalmente) - distanciar-sePortuguese (PT): afastar-se (emocionalmente) - distanciar-seChinese (Simplified): 感情疏远 - 渐行渐远Chinese (Traditional): 感情疏遠 - 漸行漸遠Hindi: दूर हो जाना (भावनात्मक रूप से)Arabic: يبتعدان عن بعض (عاطفياً) - يتباعدانBengali: দূরে সরে যাওয়া - আলাদা হয়ে যাওয়া (সম্পর্কে)Russian: отдаляться друг от другаJapanese: 疎遠になるVietnamese: xa cách dầnKorean: 서로 멀어지다Turkish: zamanla uzaklaşmakUrdu: دور ہو جانا (رابطے میں)Indonesian: menjauh secara emosional
Example Sentences
After moving to different cities, we started to grow apart.
basic
Sometimes friends grow apart as they get older.
basic
They grew apart after school ended.
basic
We didn’t fight, we just grew apart over the years.
natural
Life took us in different directions and we naturally grew apart.
natural
It hurts to admit it, but we’ve grown apart.
natural