Definition of overgrow Overgrow
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We found 10 definitions of overgrow from 5 different sources.
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What does overgrow mean?
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| overgrow - grow beyond or across; "The ivy overgrew the patio" | ||
| grow over | ||
| grow come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard"; "The patient developed abdominal pains"; "I got funny spots all over my body"; "Well-developed breasts" | ||
| overgrow - become overgrown; "The patio overgrew with ivy" | ||
| change state, turn undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" | ||
| overgrow - grow too large | ||
| transcend, exceed, surpass be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- overgrow (Verb)
To grow beyond one's boundaries or containments. - overgrow (Verb)
To grow over; of one thing to cause a second thing to become overgrown with or by the first thing.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- overgrow (v. t.)
To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank. - overgrow (v. t.)
To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. - overgrow (v. i.)
To grow beyond the fit or natural size; as, a huge, overgrown ox.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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overgrow
ō-vėr-grō′, v.t. to grow beyond: to rise above: to cover with growth.—v.i. to grow beyond the proper size.—adj. Overgrown′, grown beyond the natural size.—n. O′vergrowth
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🔤- overgrow, verb, present, 1st person singular of overgrow (infinitive).
- overgrow, verb (infinitive).
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