Overgrown

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊn/

Definitions of overgrown

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'overgrown' describes something that has grown excessively or beyond normal size or boundaries

Example Sentences

A1 The garden was overgrown with weeds.

A2 The path was difficult to follow because of the overgrown bushes.

B1 The abandoned house had an overgrown yard that needed clearing.

B2 The once beautiful garden had become overgrown and neglected.

C1 The overgrown forest was teeming with wildlife.

C2 The overgrown vines covered the entire facade of the old building.

Examples of overgrown in a Sentence

formal The garden had become overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.

informal I can't see the path anymore, it's all overgrown with bushes.

slang The abandoned house was completely overgrown, like nature had taken over.

figurative His fear of failure had overgrown into a paralyzing anxiety.

Grammatical Forms of overgrown

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

Origin and Evolution of overgrown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overgrown' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'grown' in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe plants or vegetation that had grown excessively, the word 'overgrown' has evolved to also refer to objects or structures that have become too large or abundant.