grown

Definition

  • adjective: no longer a child
  • adjective: fully grown
  • past participle of 'grow'
  • used in combination
  • synonyms: adult, assembled, big

Examples

  • She has two 'grown' children [=two children who are now adults] from a previous marriage.

  • It's wonderful to see how she has 'grown' as a person since going to college.

  • His small company has 'grown into' a huge international corporation.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wait, aren't you going to South? Is it ringing a bell? I guess not, pal . Okay, thanks for the help. I can take it from here. Hey, you over grown weasel . Wait till we get down there. The whole South thing is way out. The heat, the crowd. This great. You and me, two guys knocking about in the wild. (..)
    2002 Ice Age