grown

[ grohn ]

adjective

1. advanced in growth:

   a grown boy.

2. arrived at full growth or maturity; adult:

   a grown man.

verb

1. past participle of grow.

grown

/ ɡrəʊn /

adjective

1. 1. developed or advanced

      fully grown

   2. ( in combination )

      half-grown

Other Words From

• half-grown adjective
• un·grown adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of grown¹

First recorded in 1325–75, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Alford remains most in awe of the man Dobbins has grown into as he has never once allowed the dark days of physical therapy dim his smile.

From Los Angeles Times

These events are fascinatingly creepy, in that grown men go on "dates" with their underage daughters.

From Salon

In written evidence to the inquest, Hayley Senior, Miss Senior's mother, had told the hearing her daughter had grown up as “a happy, sassy and really jolly girl”.

From BBC

In its latest annual survey, Atomico takes stock of how far the ecosystem has grown — and the challenges still holding it back, including regulatory concerns and access to later-stage capital.

From New York Times

In recent months, the number of homes listed for sale has steadily grown.

From Los Angeles Times