grown
word · lemma: grow
Definition
Having reached full size or adulthood. It is the past participle of 'grow' and is often used to describe people, animals, or plants that are fully developed.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears after 'have/has/had' ('has grown') or as an adjective before a noun ('grown man', 'grown woman'). 'Grown-up' is more common for 'adult' in everyday speech, while 'grown' alone can sound emphatic, especially in phrases like 'a grown man'. Do not confuse it with 'growing', which means still developing.
Example Sentences
My son is fully grown now.
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That small plant is grown at last.
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The kids are all grown and living on their own now.
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He is a grown man.
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Come on, you're a grown adult — you can call the doctor yourself.
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I can't believe those grown men were arguing about a game.
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