How Do You Spell OVERGROW?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɡɹˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "overgrow" is spelled o-v-e-r-g-r-o-w. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be pronounced as /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊ/. The first syllable "o-v-e-r" refers to something being excessive or superior. The second syllable "g-r-o-w" means to become larger or more mature. When combined, "overgrow" means to grow excessively or beyond normal limits. This spelling follows typical English language conventions, with "o-v-e-r" being pronounced as "oh-ver" and "g-r-o-w" as "groh."

OVERGROW Meaning and Definition

1. Overgrow is a verb that refers to the process of covering an area with an excessive growth of plants or vegetation. It typically implies a state where the vegetation or plants have grown beyond a desirable or manageable level. This growth can occur naturally or as a result of deliberate cultivation or neglect.

   In a literal sense, overgrow can describe the rapid and uncontrolled growth of plants, often leading to a dense and tangled mass that can hinder the development of other plant species or displace them entirely. This phenomenon is commonly found in abandoned gardens, fields, or areas that have not been maintained or cultivated for a prolonged period of time.

   Moreover, overgrow can also be used in a figurative sense to describe the proliferation or excessive dominance of something. For example, it can refer to a situation where a specific ideology, organization, or influence becomes too powerful or prevalent, overshadowing other perspectives or ideas. This usage highlights the overwhelming or excessive nature of the growth or influence, similar to the uncontrollable expansion of plant life.

   Overall, overgrow captures the concept of unchecked growth, whether it be forests crowding out other ecosystems or ideologies overpowering alternative viewpoints.

2. To rise above; to grow beyond the usual or natural size.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERGROW

• ovethrow
• overtrow
• ovegrown
• ivergrow
• kvergrow
• lvergrow
• pvergrow
• overgrosw
• overgrowe
• overgroww
• overbroww
• overdrow
• overdron
• overfron
• overgrd
• overgrat
• Overgraw
• overdrowe
• Oversrowe
• Oversarow
• Overserow
• overtrom
• overdrowt

Etymology of OVERGROW

The word "overgrow" can be broken down into two parts: "over" and "grow".

The prefix "over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which means "above" or "beyond". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "uber" and has cognates in other Germanic languages like German "über" and Dutch "over".

The word "grow" comes from the Old English word "growan", which means "to grow, flourish, or increase in size". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grōaną", which has cognates in other Germanic languages such as German "groeßen" and Dutch "groeien".

Therefore, the etymology of "overgrow" suggests that it means to grow excessively or beyond what is expected or desired.

Similar spelling words for OVERGROW

• oversew,
• overcomer,
• overweight,
• overact,
• overcoating,
• overjoyed,
• oversewn,
• oversize,
• overshadow,
• overside,
• overseas,
• overcast,
• overcoat,
• overcall,
• overcrowd,
• overshoe,
• oversee,
• overcrop,
• overage,
• overuse,
• overcash,
• overcome,
• overaged,
• overseer,
• overgrown,
• overgreedy,
• oversea,
• overstep,
• Overson,
• overgorge,
• overkill,
• overgrowth,
• overstay,
• overshot,
• overcook.

Conjugate verb Overgrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overgrown

you would have overgrown

he/she/it would have overgrown

we would have overgrown

they would have overgrown

I would have overgrow

you would have overgrow

he/she/it would have overgrow

we would have overgrow

they would have overgrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overgrowing

you would have been overgrowing

he/she/it would have been overgrowing

we would have been overgrowing

they would have been overgrowing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overgrow

you would overgrow

he/she/it would overgrow

we would overgrow

they would overgrow

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overgrowing

you would be overgrowing

he/she/it would be overgrowing

we would be overgrowing

they would be overgrowing

FUTURE

I will overgrow

you will overgrow

he/she/it will overgrow

we will overgrow

they will overgrow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overgrowing

you will be overgrowing

he/she/it will be overgrowing

we will be overgrowing

they will be overgrowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overgrown

you will have overgrown

he/she/it will have overgrown

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they will have overgrown

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overgrowing

you will have been overgrowing

he/she/it will have been overgrowing

we will have been overgrowing

they will have been overgrowing

IMPERATIVE

you overgrow

we let´s overgrow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overgrow

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overgrowing

you were overgrowing

he/she/it was overgrowing

we were overgrowing

they were overgrowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

overgrown

PAST PERFECT

I had overgrown

you had overgrown

he/she/it had overgrown

we had overgrown

they had overgrown

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overgrowing

you had been overgrowing

he/she/it had been overgrowing

we had been overgrowing

they had been overgrowing

PRESENT

I overgrow

you overgrow

he/she/it overgrows

we overgrow

they overgrow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overgrowing

you are overgrowing

he/she/it is overgrowing

we are overgrowing

they are overgrowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overgrowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overgrown

you have overgrown

he/she/it has overgrown

we have overgrown

they have overgrown

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overgrowing

you have been overgrowing

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we have been overgrowing

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overgrow

SIMPLE PAST

I overgrew

you overgrew

he/she/it overgrew

we overgrew

they overgrew