How to Pronounce "grow apart"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROH-uh-PART
UK
gruh-OH-uh-PAHT
Listen in Context
After moving to different cities, we started to grow apart.
Sometimes friends grow apart as they get older.
They grew apart after school ended.
We didn’t fight, we just grew apart over the years.