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overgrown

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡroʊn/
o · ver · grown
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• adjective

1

Covered or choked with plants, weeds, or wild vegetation that have grown unchecked.

Example

"The narrow stone pathway leading to the old cottage was completely overgrown with ivy and brambles."

2

Having grown too large or beyond the normal, expected, or desirable size; often used figuratively to describe an adult acting childishly.

Example

"Their Golden Retriever is still just an overgrown puppy at heart, despite weighing nearly eighty pounds."

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• Rhymes for overgrown

• Nearby Words

overgrazing
overground
overgrow
overgrown
overgrowth
overhand
overhanded

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of 'overgrow', combining the prefix 'over-' (excessively or over the surface) with the Old English verb 'growan' (to grow or flourish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overgrown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overgrown
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