Outgrow

usgb/ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/
verb

To grow bigger or faster than something or someone.

The plant has outgrown its pot.
Visual representation of "outgrow" - To grow bigger or faster than something or someone

Often appears as...

  • outgrow a habit
  • outgrow a size
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Literal Growth

Used to describe physical growth, such as becoming too big for clothes or spaces.

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She quickly outgrew her school uniform.
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Beyond Capacity

Implies something is no longer sufficient to accommodate growth, often forcing a change.

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The startup outgrew its office space.
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Eclipse in Growth

Can suggest surpassing another in development, like in sibling or peer comparisons.

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The younger athlete outgrew his older rivals in skill.
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