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Grown

verb, adjective

Grown means developed, larger, or adult.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Grown mean?

Grown means developed, larger, or adult.

Dictionary definition

Developed or become larger; also fully developed or adult.

Example sentences

Grown in a sentence

easy

The seed had grown into a tall plant.

medium

A grown tree gave shade to the yard.

hard

Grown can describe something that has developed over time or reached maturity.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does grown mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses grown correctly?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to grown?

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Grown

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Synonyms

Words like Grown

developedBecame more complete or mature.
matureFully developed.
increasedBecame larger in amount or size.
Antonyms

Opposite words

youngNot fully developed.
smallNot large in size.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Grown word family

verb

grew

Past tense form.

verb

grown

Past participle or adjective form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Grown

Hint for students

Grown means developed, larger, or adult.

Common mix-up

Grown does not always mean developed. In some sentences, it means larger or adult.

Try it in class or at home

Write two short sentences that use grown in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: A grown tree gave shade to the yard. Clue words: tree, shade, yard. Ask: Which meaning of grown does my sentence show?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to compare meanings of grown in this model sentence: "A grown tree gave shade to the yard." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?