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grow

Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #30 Most Common

English translation: to develop, increase in size, or cultivate

Stem Pattern: grow / grew / grown (-ew / -own cluster)
💡 Key Usage Note: Past is 'grew' (/ɡruː/) and participle is 'grown' (/ɡroʊn/).
📘 Linguistic Rule: Class 7 Strong Germanic verb with ablaut ow -> ew -> own.
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Present Simple

Ongoing growth.

Subject Pronoun Conjugation Audio
I grow
you grow
he / she / it grows
we grow
they grow
Example Sentences in Context
  • Organic vegetables grow well in this soil. — Organik sebzeler bu toprakta iyi yetişir.
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AI Smart Tutor: 'GROW' Insights

Linguistic breakdowns & native shortcuts

Smart Tips
🧠 Memory Trick (Mnemonic)

Flowers that GREW are now fully GROWN.

⚠️ Most Common Student Mistake
✗ Don't say: The plant growed rapidly.
✓ Say instead: The plant grew rapidly.

Why: 'Grow' is irregular: grew.

🗣️ Essential Native Idioms with 'grow'
Grow up

= To mature or act like an adult

"He grew up in a small coastal town."

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Frequently Asked Questions: GROW

Is "grow" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾

"grow" is classified as a Irregular verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "grow / grew / grown (-ew / -own cluster)". Class 7 Strong Germanic verb with ablaut ow -> ew -> own. Past is 'grew' (/ɡruː/) and participle is 'grown' (/ɡroʊn/).

What does "grow" mean in English? ▾

In English, "grow" translates primarily to "to develop, increase in size, or cultivate". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.

What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "grow"? ▾

A frequent error is saying "The plant growed rapidly." instead of "The plant grew rapidly.". Why? 'Grow' is irregular: grew.

What are common idioms or expressions with "grow"? ▾

A popular idiom is "Grow up" which means "To mature or act like an adult" (e.g. "He grew up in a small coastal town.").

How can I practice and memorize "grow" conjugations? ▾

Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.

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Question 1 (Present Perfect)

The puppy has ___ so much since last month!

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make Irregular

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to grasp, carry, or acquire

get Irregular

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eat Irregular

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run Irregular

to run / move rapidly / operate

know Irregular

to be aware of / recognize

choose Irregular (choose / chose / chosen)

to pick / select / elect

speak Strong Verb (Class 4 Ablaut)

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bring Irregular (bring / brought / brought)

to bring / to carry toward

think Irregular (thought, thought)

to think / to ponder / to believe

give Irregular (gave, given)

to give / to hand over / to grant

find Irregular (found, found)

to find / to discover / to locate

tell Irregular (told, told)

to tell / to narrate / to order

write Irregular

to compose text / mark letters

read Irregular

to comprehend written text

buy Irregular

to purchase with money

build Irregular

to construct or assemble

stand Irregular

to be on one's feet / to endure

lose Irregular

to misplace / to fail to win

fall Irregular

to fall down / drop

hold Irregular

to grasp / to contain / to conduct

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