Phrase guide

grow into

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • His new jumper was a bit big for him, but he'll grow into it in a couple of years.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To become accustomed to (something) by maturing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • At first, the new job as managing director was way over my head, but I grew into it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: belenő — to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)
  • Polish: dorastać — to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)
  • Polish: dorosnąć — to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)
  • Hungarian: belenő — to become accustomed to (something) by maturing
  • Polish: dorastać do — to become accustomed to (something) by maturing
  • Polish: dorosnąć do — to become accustomed to (something) by maturing
  • Polish: wyrastać na — to become accustomed to (something) by maturing
  • Polish: wyrosnąć na — to become accustomed to (something) by maturing