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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɡroʊ ˈɪntu/ · UK /ˌɡrəʊ ˈɪntuː/

grow into means: To become big enough for clothes or shoes that were previously too large.

verb

BECOME BIG ENOUGHB1

To become big enough for clothes or shoes that were previously too large.

  • You will grow into those shoes.
  • He grew into his older brother’s coat by winter.
  • Has she grown into the dress we bought last year?

How to use it: grow into clothing (The baby will grow into these trousers soon.)

Opposites: outgrow

Common phrases: grow into something, grow into your shoes, grow into a coat

ADAPT TO ROLEB2

To gradually become comfortable and capable in a new role or situation.

  • You will grow into the job.
  • He grew into his responsibilities as he gained experience.
  • She is still growing into her new role as a parent.

How to use it: grow into a role/job (She gradually grew into her role as team leader.)

Similar words: adapt to, get used to

Common phrases: grow into something, grow into a role, grow into the job

Questions about grow into

What does grow into mean?

To become big enough for clothes or shoes that were previously too large.

What is grow into in other languages?

Türkçe: büyüyünce giyebilmek · Español: crecer hasta poder llevar · Français: grandir assez pour porter · Deutsch: hineinwachsen · Italiano: crescere abbastanza da indossare · 日本語: 成長してサイズが合うようになる

How do you pronounce grow into?

In American English /ˌɡroʊ ˈɪntu/; in British English /ˌɡrəʊ ˈɪntuː/.

How do you use grow into in a sentence?

You will grow into those shoes. He grew into his older brother’s coat by winter.

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