Outgrown Meaning in English

word · lemma: outgrow

US

ˌaʊtˈɡɹoʊn

owt-GROHN

UK

aʊtɡɹˈəʊn

owt-GROHN

Definition

To become too big or mature for something, often used for clothes that don't fit anymore or interests and habits that are no longer suitable.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for children growing out of clothes ('outgrown my shoes'), but also applies to habits, friends, or stages of life ('outgrown cartoons'). More formal than slang, not for objects you never fit into. Usually used in the present perfect or past perfect.

• Spanish: quedarse pequeño (ropa) - dejar atrás (por madurez)
• Portuguese (BR): deixar de caber (roupa) - superar (maduro)
• Portuguese (PT): deixar de servir (roupa) - ultrapassar (madurez)
• Chinese (Simplified): 穿不下（衣服）- 超越（兴趣、阶段）
• Chinese (Traditional): 穿不下（衣服）- 超越（興趣、階段）
• Hindi: छोटा पड़ जाना (कपड़े) - पार करना (रूचि/आदतें)
• Arabic: أصبح ضيّقًا (ملابس) - تجاوز (مرحلة أو عادة)
• Bengali: অতিরিক্ত বড় হয়ে গেছে - থেকে বেড়ে উঠেছে
• Russian: перерос(ла) - вырос(ла) из
• Japanese: 卒業した（慣用的） - サイズが合わなくなった
• Vietnamese: không còn phù hợp với - trưởng thành hơn
• Korean: 더 이상 맞지 않게 되다 - 졸업하다 (비유적)
• Turkish: büyümek ve sığmamak - aşmak
• Urdu: چھوٹا پڑ جانا - بڑے ہو کر پیچھے چھوڑ دینا
• Indonesian: tidak muat lagi - tumbuh melampaui

Example Sentences

She has outgrown her favorite dress.

basic

The baby quickly outgrew her crib.

basic

I have outgrown my old toys.

basic

He's outgrown his childish fears.

natural

I think we’ve outgrown this town and need a change.

natural

She’s outgrown her interest in comic books.

natural