How to Pronounce "grow out of"
expression
GROH-owt-uhv
groh-OHT-ov
Definition
To stop liking, needing, or fitting something as you become older or more mature. It can refer to outgrowing clothes, interests, habits, or behaviors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROH-owt-uhv
UK
groh-OHT-ov
Listen in Context
Many children grow out of their clothes quickly.
You will probably grow out of this bad habit in time.
I used to love cartoons, but I grew out of them.
Most teenagers grow out of their rebellious phase.