1. past tense of overgrow; grew too large or beyond normal size
Usage: past tense form
2. past tense of overgrow; became covered with excessive growth of plants
Usage: past tense form

Examples

• The garden overgrew the fence and spilled into the neighbor’s yard.
• Weeds overgrew the abandoned lot within a few months.
• The child quickly overgrew his clothes and needed a new wardrobe.
• Ivy overgrew the entire side of the old building.
• The tumor overgrew its original boundaries.
• Moss overgrew the stone steps after years of neglect.