overgrow - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'overgrow' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overgrow

[ v. i.]

- To grow beyond the fit or natural size; as, a huge, overgrown ox.

2 . Overgrow

[ v. t.]

- To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank.
- To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress.

1 . overgrow

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- grow beyond or across

Example in sentence:

Meaning (2):
- become overgrown

Example in sentence:

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