overgrow Sentence Examples
- Unkempt bushes had overgrown the abandoned garden, obscuring the path.
- The weeds had overgrown the lawn, making it impossible to enjoy the backyard.
- The ivy had overgrown the walls of the old manor, clinging tenaciously to every brick.
- The vines had overgrown the balcony railings, creating a verdant oasis.
- The abandoned barn had been overgrown with wildflowers, their vibrant colors adding a touch of beauty to the crumbling structure.
- The forest overgrown with dense undergrowth made hiking difficult and treacherous.
- The ruins were overgrown with ivy and other creeping plants, giving them an ancient and enchanting atmosphere.
- The old willow tree's roots had overgrown the riverbank, creating a gnarled and picturesque scene.
- The moss had overgrown the stones on the castle walls, hinting at the passage of time and forgotten history.
- The abandoned railway tracks were overgrown with weeds and bushes, a testament to the passage of time and the relentless march of nature.
overgrow Meaning
overgrow (v)
grow too large
become overgrown
grow beyond or across
overgrow (v. t.)
To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank.
To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress.
overgrow (v. i.)
To grow beyond the fit or natural size; as, a huge, overgrown ox.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overgrow
FAQs About the word overgrow
grow too large, become overgrown, grow beyond or acrossTo grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank., To grow beyond; to rise above; h
flourish, luxuriate,proliferate, thrive, shoot up,sprout, prosper, bourgeon, germinate, root
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Unkempt bushes had overgrown the abandoned garden, obscuring the path.
The weeds had overgrown the lawn, making it impossible to enjoy the backyard.
The ivy had overgrown the walls of the old manor, clinging tenaciously to every brick.
The vines had overgrown the balcony railings, creating a verdant oasis.
