Overgrowth

B2 8+

Synonyms of overgrowth

Collocations of overgrowth

plant overgrowth
Frequency: 70 %

The garden was untended, resulting in plant overgrowth.

bacterial overgrowth
Frequency: 60 %

The doctor diagnosed her with bacterial overgrowth in her digestive system.

fungal overgrowth
Frequency: 55 %

The damp conditions in the basement led to fungal overgrowth on the walls.

tissue overgrowth
Frequency: 50 %

The biopsy revealed abnormal tissue overgrowth in the patient's lungs.

hair overgrowth
Frequency: 45 %

She struggled with hair overgrowth due to hormonal changes.

Idiomatic Expressions for overgrowth

  • Phrase: overgrowth of bureaucracy
    Meaning: excessive or unnecessary growth of bureaucratic processes
    Usage: The company was struggling due to the overgrowth of bureaucracy hindering decision-making.