Outgrown

Word OUTGROWN
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /aʊtˈɡɹoʊn/

Definitions and meanings of "Outgrown"

What do we mean by outgrown?

To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.

To grow faster or larger than.

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The word "outgrown" in example sentences

For months, speculation has run high that the 41-year-old event -- having "outgrown" its Convention Center digs -- would bolt for a new host city such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Anaheim. ❋ Michael Cavna (2010)

I've kind of outgrown iCarly but I did used to like it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

According to Cuccinelli, Virginia had "outgrown" the prejudicial symptoms that had led Congress to approve the rule requiring "preclearance" of any changes to districts within some states, most of which are southern. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

(I've kind of outgrown iCarly but I did used to like it.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cuccinelli, however, said Virginia has "outgrown" that requirement, as the state -- which he acknowledged originated Massive Resistance -- is no longer marked by institutionalized bigotry. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Furthermore, Cuccinelli's suggestions that his commonwealth has simply "outgrown" institutionalized racism come amid a year in which Virginia has garnered significant attention for issues concerning racial sensitivity. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Callie was the one who had jumped ship -- and was now happily coupling up with a married lover who was fleeing the wife he'd "outgrown". ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think one change in the United States over the last 50 years is that people are finding supportive communities in many forms, from book clubs to rugby clubs, and religion seems not only "outgrown" but unnecessary. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And what if these bags were made out of fabric left overs such as outgrown t-shirts and scraps? ❋ Unknown (2009)

My daughter has kind of outgrown it and now wears “kid sized adult clothes”, but my son still loves his Thomas and Lightning McQueen stuff. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I think times have changed, and we've kind of outgrown the pyramid scheme. ❋ Peter Schorsch (2009)

It's actually really interesting, because although he's almost kind of outgrown his autism (well, not really -- but he's really high functioning, holds down a job, etc.) he really is different. ❋ Readersguide (2007)

What WoW lacks is a useful elder game -- not an end-game per se, but stuff to do once one has "outgrown" the core game. ❋ Unknown (2006)

They're really most useful, but I'm sure I remember a friend telling me her son had "outgrown" them. ❋ Ailbhe (2005)

He had most likely "outgrown" the military medical service. ❋ Unknown (2003)

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