grow
gb/ɡɹˈoʊ/ us/ɡɹˈoʊ/
A1
Anglais
~ 600
nő, fejlődik, válik, termeszt, nevel, növekszik
VERBE
A1
1
nő
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] grows
Children grow very quickly during their first few years.
A gyerekek nagyon gyorsan nőnek az első néhány évükben.
The tree has grown a lot since last summer.
A fa sokat nőtt tavaly nyár óta.
Business profits grew steadily over the past decade.
My hair grows faster in the summer.
These plants grow best in warm climates.
Exemples pédagogiques
The baby grows every day.
A baba mindennap nő.
My cat is growing fast.
A macskám gyorsan nő.
The flowers grow in the garden.
He grows taller each year.
The tree grows near the house.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'grow' with 'become' for changes that are not about size. For example, 'I grow tired' is correct but less common than 'I get tired'.
Sens
Increase in physical size
Collocations
grow fast
|grow quickly
|grow slowly
|grow taller
|grow bigger
Synonymes
increase (General term for becoming greater in size, amount, or degree; less specific to living things.)
Antonymes
shrink (Means to become smaller in size, the opposite of growing physically.)
Thèmes
nature
|biology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To get bigger over time.
To become larger in size or amount over a period of time.
VERBE
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] grows [adjective]
They grew closer after working together for years.
Az évekig tartó közös munka során közelebb kerültek egymáshoz.
She has grown more confident since starting her new job.
Mióta elkezdte az új munkáját, magabiztosabb lett.
Our friendship grew stronger through shared experiences.
He grew tired after hours of walking.
The city has grown more diverse in recent decades.
Exemples pédagogiques
I grew happy when I saw her.
Boldog lettem, amikor megláttam.
We grew close as friends.
Közeli barátok lettünk.
He grew strong from exercise.
She grew tired after running.
The team grew better after practice.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'become' instead of 'grow' when describing gradual change. 'Grow' emphasizes the process over time.
Sens
Develop or change over time
Collocations
grow stronger
|grow closer
|grow confident
|grow independent
Synonymes
develop (Focuses more on the process of improvement or change rather than just size.)
Antonymes
decline (Means to worsen in quality, ability, or condition over time.)
Thèmes
personal development
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To slowly change or become different over time.
To gradually develop, change, or improve in a particular way.
VERBE
A2
3
Schéma d’usage :
to grow [plants/crops]
They grow tomatoes in their backyard.
Paradicsomot termesztenek a hátsó kertjükben.
She grows roses in her garden every spring.
Minden tavasszal rózsákat nevel a kertjében.
Farmers here grow corn as their main crop.
We are learning how to grow herbs indoors.
He grows his own food to save money.
Exemples pédagogiques
I grow flowers in my garden.
Virágokat nevelek a kertemben.
We grow beans in summer.
Nyáron babot termesztünk.
My father grows rice on the farm.
She grows apples in her yard.
They grow carrots for the market.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with the intransitive sense (plants growing by themselves). Here, 'grow' is transitive and requires an object.
Sens
Cultivate plants or crops
Collocations
grow vegetables
|grow flowers
|grow wheat
|grow rice
Synonymes
cultivate (More formal and technical term for preparing and using land for growing plants.)
Antonymes
neglect (Fail to take care of plants or crops so they don't grow well.)
Thèmes
agriculture
|gardening
|nature
|daily_life
Définition
To make plants or food grow by taking care of them.
To make plants, crops, or other living things develop by providing suitable conditions.
VERBE
B1
4
Schéma d’usage :
[something] grows [in amount/intensity]
The company's sales grew rapidly last year.
A cég eladásai gyorsan nőttek tavaly.
Her influence in the community has grown significantly.
Jelentősen megnőtt a befolyása a közösségben.
The population is growing at an alarming rate.
Interest in renewable energy has grown steadily.
Demand for electric cars continues to grow.
Exemples pédagogiques
The city grows every year.
A város évről évre nő.
Our class grows when new students join.
Az osztályunk létszáma nő, amikor új diákok jönnek.
The market grows fast now.
Her fame grows on the internet.
The number of jobs grows slowly.
Sens
Increase in amount or intensity
Collocations
grow rapidly
|grow steadily
|grow significantly
Synonymes
expand (Often used for business, ideas, or influence becoming larger.)
Antonymes
decrease (Means to become smaller in quantity, number, or intensity.)
Thèmes
business
|economy
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To get bigger in number or amount over time.
To become greater in quantity, number, or strength over time.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
grow
API
GB/ɡɹˈoʊ/
US/ɡɹˈoʊ/
Syllabes et accentuation
grow (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (grow)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: grow
- 3rd Person Singular: grows
- Present Participle: growing
- Past: grew
- Past Participle: grown
Famille de mots
Forms
grows
verb
growing
verb
grew
verb
grown
verb
Core family
growth
noun A2
Advanced or less common
overgrow
verb
undergrowth
noun
Points clés
- Irregular past: grew Verb
- Irregular past participle: grown Verb
Expressions
grow on someone
1/ɡɹˈoʊ ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
Gradually become liked by someone
To start liking something or someone more and more over time.
Exemples
- At first I didn't like the song, but it grew on me.
- His strange sense of humor is starting to grow on her.
grow up
1/ɡɹˈoʊ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Mature from child to adult
To change from being a child to being an adult.
Exemples
- I grew up in a small town by the sea.
- She grew up speaking three languages.
let someone grow on you
1/lˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌn ɡɹˈoʊ ˈɔn jˈu/
fixed phrase
informal
Allow liking to develop over time
To give someone time so that you start liking them more later.
Exemples
- Give him a chance—he might grow on you.
- The new teacher is growing on the students.
grow apart
1/ɡɹˈoʊ əpˈɑɹt/
phrasal verb
Become less close over time
To slowly stop being as close to someone as before.
Exemples
- We were best friends in school but grew apart after graduation.
- We were best friends in school, but we grew apart after college.
- They grew apart as their interests changed.
- They grew apart after years of living in different countries.