overgrow
[ oh-ver-groh, oh-ver-groh ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈgroʊ, ˈoʊ vərˌgroʊ /
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verb (used with object), o·ver·grew, o·ver·grown, o·ver·grow·ing.
to grow over; cover with a growth of something.
to grow beyond, grow too large for, or outgrow.
to outdo in growing; choke or supplant by a more exuberant growth.
verb (used without object), o·ver·grew, o·ver·grown, o·ver·grow·ing.
to grow to excess; grow too large: When the vegetable overgrows, it tends to be woody.
to become grown over, as with weeds: An untended garden will quickly overgrow.
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British Dictionary definitions for overgrow
overgrow
/ (ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊ) /
verb -grows, -growing, -grew or -grown
(tr) to grow over or across (an area, path, lawn, etc)
(tr) to choke or supplant by a stronger growth
(tr) to grow too large for
(intr) to grow beyond normal size
Derived forms of overgrow
overgrowth, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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