The verb to grow · Conjugation
Past Simple of grow
The answer: grew
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to grow is grew.
Example: He grew 10 cm last year.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | grew |
| You | grew |
| He / She / It | grew |
| We | grew |
| You (pl.) | grew |
| They | grew |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I have grew ❌
I grew 10 cm last year. ✓ I have grown a lot. ✓ After have or has, always use grown.
2. Growed ❌
Grow is irregular. Its Past Simple is grew, never growed.
3. I grew in London ❌
Grow up = to become an adult (people): I grew up in London. Grow alone = to get bigger or taller (people, plants): The tree grew fast.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of grow?+
The Past Simple of grow is grew. The past participle is grown. Grow → grew → grown.
What is the difference between grew and grown?+
Grew is the Past Simple: I grew a lot last year. Grown is the past participle: I have grown. It is also an adjective: a grown man (an adult man). A grown-up (an adult) is a noun.
Is it grew or growed?+
Grow is irregular. Its Past Simple is grew, never growed.
Can you say I grow vegetables?+
Yes. Grow can be used without an object: The child is growing (getting bigger). It can also have an object: I grow vegetables (I plant them and look after them). It is the same verb; the context shows the meaning.
What does grow up mean?+
Grow up means to change from a child into an adult. I grew up in London. Grow up! also means stop acting like a child.
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