Synonyms for Over-grow:
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v.
• overrun
- beset
, - choke
, - deluge
, - go beyond
, - inundate
, - invade
, - overflow
, - overgrow
, - overshoot
, - overspread
, - overstep
, - overwhelm
, - permeate
, - ravage
, - run on
, - run over
, - spill
, - spread like wildfire
, - surge
, - surpass
, - swarm
, - well over
.
What are the hypernyms for Over-grow?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for over-grow?
Over-grow is a verb that means to grow excessively or beyond a certain limit. Antonyms for over-grow would be words that imply limited growth or reduction in size. Words like trim, prune, decrease, reduce or shorten would be antonyms of over-grow. They suggest the opposite of over-growing which indicates that there is a control or limit on the growth. Trimming or pruning a plant or tree is an important task to prevent it from over-growing and to maintain its health. Similarly, when something such as a city or a business becomes too large, it may need to decrease or reduce its size to be more manageable.
What are the antonyms for Over-grow?
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