overgrew

/ɒvərɡroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or become too large or unruly; to become overgrown

“The weeds had overgrown the entire garden, making it difficult to walk through.”

2. verb

past tense of overgrow

“The plants had overgrown the trellis by the end of the season.”

3. noun

past participle of overgrow

“The overgrown garden was a sight to behold, with its tangled vines and wildflowers.”

Synonyms

  • overgrown
  • uncontrolled
  • unmanaged

Antonyms

  • managed
  • pruned
  • trimmed