What does "Grow up" mean?

become an adult

Synonym: mature, develop Opposite: remain childlike, regress

"Grow up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

when I grow up I want to be a policeman

— Peppa Pig S5E13

Where did you grow up?

— Black Mirror S3E2

Don't you wanna see your daughter grow up?

— Breaking Bad S1E5

The only puzzle he hasn't solved is how to grow up.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E1

You're my Rose grown up!

— Doctor Who S1E8

Oh, grow up!

— Emily in Paris S1E8

They got to grow up-

— Finding Nemo

I'm sure your little boy is not going to grow up to be one.

— Friends S1E12

"Grow up" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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