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overgrown

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/

Translations

overgrownpast participle
Lexicalised past-participle adjective; describes something covered in unchecked growth or grown excessively large.
envahi par la végétationSe dit d’un lieu, d’un terrain ou d’une structure couverts par une végétation devenue sauvage.
The old railway line was completely overgrown with brambles.
L’ancienne voie ferrée était complètement envahie par la végétation et les ronces.
Additional translations
surdéveloppéSens figuré : plus développé ou plus grand que la normale, surtout pour une personne ou son comportement.
overgrowverb

overgrown

Past Participle

overgrew
Past Simple
overgrown
Past Participle
overgrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɡrəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊ/
envahirSe dit surtout de la végétation qui se développe trop et recouvre une zone ou un objet.
The weeds began to overgrow the garden, making it difficult to see the flowers.
Les mauvaises herbes ont commencé à envahir le jardin, rendant les fleurs difficiles à voir.
Additional translations
recouvrirEmploi courant pour une surface ou un objet peu à peu couvert par une végétation excessive.
proliférerS'emploie surtout en contexte médical ou biologique pour une croissance excessive et anormale.
Synonyms
invade
flourish
thrive
encroach
overrun

Definitions

overgrownpast participle
Covered with vegetation that has been allowed to grow wild and untended.
The old railway line was completely overgrown with brambles.
Larger or more developed than is normal or appropriate.
He was an overgrown child who still loved cartoon shows.
overgrowverb
To grow beyond the normal or desired size, often covering or smothering something else.
The weeds began to overgrow the garden, making it difficult to see the flowers.
To grow excessively or abnormally, often in reference to plants or cells.
The doctor explained that the cells had started to overgrow, leading to the formation of a tumor.
To cover or spread over (a surface or object) by excessive growth.
Ivy threatens to overgrow the old stone wall if it is not trimmed regularly.
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