What is the meaning of overgrown?

verb

  • Grow too large.
  • Become overgrown.
    • usage: "The patio overgrew with ivy"
  • Grow beyond or across.
    • usage: "The ivy overgrew the patio"

adjective

  • Covered with growing plants.
  • Abounding in usually unwanted vegetation. .
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