Definition of Overgrow
Overgrow
over·grow
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to grow excessively over something, to cover it or spread over it in a way that stifles/chokes it;
e.g. If allowed to grow freely, many creepers will overgrow and form a dense layer.
(verb)
to outgrow something, to rise above it or grow beyond it;
e.g. An invasive plant species will overgrow the native plant competition.
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