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Outgrown Meaning in English

word · lemma: outgrow

ˌaʊtˈɡɹoʊn
owt-GROHN
aʊtɡɹˈəʊn
owt-GROHN

释义

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.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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