overgrown
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vərˈgroʊ, ˈoʊ verb (used with object)
1.
to grow over; cover with a growth of something.
2.
to grow beyond, grow too large for, or outgrow.
3.
to outdo in growing; choke or supplant by a more exuberant growth.
verb (used without object)
4.
to grow to excess; grow too large: When the vegetable overgrows, it tends to be woody.
5.
to become grown over, as with weeds: An untended garden will quickly overgrow.
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| —vb , -grows, -growing, -grew, -grown | |
| 1. | (tr) to grow over or across (an area, path, lawn, etc) |
| 2. | (tr) to choke or supplant by a stronger growth |
| 3. | (tr) to grow too large for |
| 4. | (intr) to grow beyond normal size |
| 'overgrowth | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
overgrown
c.1300, "overspread with foliage," from over + pp. of grow. Meaning "having grown too large" is attested from 1490.
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Example sentences
Overfishing removes grazers that keep reefs from being overgrown with algae.
Yet our college system, overgrown into mediocrity, continues to market itself as a good investment to all.
His beautiful blocky head, his wonderful overgrown puppy's body, his baritone bark filled every corner of house and heart.
Overgrown plants can quickly dominate a compact area.
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