Overgrow

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɡroʊ/

Definitions of overgrow

verb to grow beyond a normal or desired size or extent

Example Sentences

A1 The garden is starting to overgrow with weeds.

A2 If you don't mow the lawn soon, it will overgrow and become a jungle.

B1 The neglected field began to overgrow with wildflowers.

B2 The abandoned house was surrounded by overgrown bushes and vines.

C1 The once beautiful park had been allowed to overgrow with invasive plants.

C2 The ancient ruins were nearly hidden by the overgrown vegetation.

Examples of overgrow in a Sentence

formal If left unattended, the garden will overgrow with weeds.

informal I need to trim the bushes before they overgrow the sidewalk.

slang Dude, your hair is starting to overgrow. You need a haircut.

figurative His ego seemed to overgrow with each accomplishment.

Grammatical Forms of overgrow

• past tense: overgrew
• plural: overgrow
• comparative: more overgrown
• superlative: most overgrown
• present tense: overgrows
• future tense: will overgrow
• perfect tense: has overgrown
• continuous tense: is overgrowing
• singular: overgrows
• positive degree: overgrown
• infinitive: to overgrow
• gerund: overgrowing
• participle: overgrown

Origin and Evolution of overgrow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overgrow' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the word 'grow' meaning to increase in size or develop.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in Middle English to describe the excessive growth or spreading of plants or vegetation, the term 'overgrow' has evolved to also refer to the rapid or uncontrollable growth of any object or entity beyond its intended boundaries.