Definition
- (verb) To become larger, to increase in magnitude. “Children grow quickly.”
- (verb) To appear or sprout. “A long tail began to grow from his backside.”
- (verb) To develop, to mature. “As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.”
- (verb) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants. “Have you ever grown your hair before?”
- (verb) To assume a condition or quality over time. “The boy grew wise as he matured.”
- (verb) To become attached or fixed; to adhere.
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Word stats
- Grows contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 9.
Word neighbours
Other 5-letter words
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- groaning
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- grogginess
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Frequently asked questions
What does Grows mean?
To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
How many letters are in Grows?
Grows has 5 letters.
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