What is the meaning of Overgrow?

  • (v.t.) To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, especially that which is rank.
  • (v.t.) To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress.
  • (v.i.) To grow beyond the fit or natural size; as, a huge, overgrown ox.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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