Overgrow (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become overgrown; "The patio overgrew with ivy".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Grow beyond or across; "The ivy overgrew the patio".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Grow too large.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The flower garden began to overgrow and needed regular maintenance to keep its original shape.
- In some climates, vines can overgrow and cause structural damage to buildings if not regularly trimmed.
- Unless regularly pruned, the rose bushes will start to overgrow, spilling over the garden path.
- If not kept in check, ivy plants can overgrow walls and obscure windows and doors.
- The city said the park's once-manicured lawns had begun to overgrow as maintenance crews faced reduced hours.