overgrown

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adjective

over·​grown ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn How to pronounce overgrown (audio)
Synonyms of overgrownnext
: grown abnormally or excessively large
dismissed him as an overgrown adolescent

overgrown

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past participle of overgrow

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Adjective The garden is overgrown with weeds. He acts like an overgrown child.
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In a Tuesday statement, Purdue University officials said researchers came across at least four coconut crabs while clearing an overgrown trail to the island's lagoon. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The tangle of stubby points stood out like overgrown thumbs, and the down-curving prongs on either side of his head were at least a foot long. — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Shelton said the property was purchased in 2018 and was overgrown and neglected after sitting for years. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Huddleston’s company has been busy removing hazardous diseased trees near homes and access roads and thinning overgrown stands. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overgrown was in the 14th century

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overgrown

adjective
: grown unusually or too big
overgrown boys
overgrown cities
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