GROW UP
1. To grow up is to become older or to become an adult.
Examples of use:
- When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
- He grew up in Thailand.
- She's growing up fast.
2. Grow up is something you say to someone who is behaving in a childish or immature way.
Examples of use:
- You're being stupid. Why don't you just grow up?
- Oh grow up! I've heard enough of your silly jokes.
3. grown-up (adjective) – When children look or behave in a mature way they are grown-up.
Example of use:
- She looked very grown-up in her new dress.
4. grown-up (noun) – a grown-up is an adult. Informal English – usually used by children.
Example of use:
- He wanted to sit with the grown-ups but he had to look after his brother and sister.
| infinitive | grow up |
| present simple | grow up and grows up |
| -ing form | growing up |
| past simple | grew up |
| past participle | grown up |