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• Bezeichnet eine Person oder Sache, die ihre volle Größe oder Reife erreicht hat; auch im Sinne von herangewachsen oder erwachsen.

Describes a person or thing that has reached full size or maturity.

1. Adult or matureA2formal

   Having reached full physical or mental development; no longer a child.

   Erwachsen

   • She is a grown woman now and can make her own decisions.
   • The grown children moved out of their parents' house.
   • He is a grown man, so he should take responsibility.

   Synonymeadultdevelopedfull-growngrownupmature

   Antonymechildishimmatureinfantilejuvenileundevelopedunripe

2. Fully developedB1formal

   Having reached full size or maturity, often used for plants or animals.

   Ausgewachsen

   • The grown tree provides shade for the entire garden.
   • A grown lion can weigh up to 250 kilograms.
   • The grown crops are ready for harvest.

   Synonymeadultdevelopedfull-grownmatureripe

   Antonymeimmatureundevelopedunripeyoung

• Deutsches Verb, das das Größerwerden, Zunehmen oder Sich-entwickeln von etwas über die Zeit bezeichnet; es umfasst sowohl das Wachsen von Lebewesen als auch das Ansteigen von Größe, Menge oder Umfang.

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   Wachsen

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   Synonymeburgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   Antonymedecreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   Wachsen

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   Synonymeadvanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   Antonymeatrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   Pflanzen anbauen

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   Synonymecultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

Phrasal-Variantengrow overgrow up