grow apart
become less close
To slowly lose a close relationship with someone, often because your lives or interests change.
After moving to different cities, we started to grow apart and didn't talk as much.
"grow" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "grow" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
grow
apart
grow apartTo slowly lose a close relationship with someone, often because your lives or interests change.After moving to different cities, we started to grow apart and didn't talk as much.
out of
grow out ofTo become too large or tall to fit into something, especially clothes or shoes, as you get older.My son has grown out of all his shoes again.
up
grow upTo change from being a child to being an adult, both physically and mentally.I grew up in a small town by the sea.
grow out of
become too big for
To become too large or tall to fit into something, especially clothes or shoes, as you get older.
My son has grown out of all his shoes again.
grow up
become an adult
To change from being a child to being an adult, both physically and mentally.
I grew up in a small town by the sea.