Overgrow

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈɡɹoʊ/

Overgrow (verb)

  1. To grow too much so that plants cover an area and prevent other things from being seen or used.
  2. For a part of the body to grow larger than normal because of illness or a medical condition.
  3. To increase in size or number until it becomes hard to control or stop.

Examples

  • The weeds overgrow the garden every summer.
  • Vines overgrow the fence and block the path.