Opposite of Grow, Antonym of Grow, 17 Opposite Words For Grow

Opposite of Grow, Antonym of Grow, 17 Opposite Words For Grow

Meaning; (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity

Opposites of Grow

  • make-smaller
  • minimize
  • lessen
  • cut
  • belittle
  • derogate
  • wane
  • decline
  • detract
  • back
  • scale-down
  • diminish
  • decrease
  • reduce
  • ax
  • miniaturize
  • underbid

Synonym for Grow

  • grow up
  • outgrow
  • expand
  • increase
  • enlarge
  • catch
  • catch up
  • catch up on
  • run close
  • come up with
  • make big
  • amplify
  • magnify
  • exaggerate
  • train
  • educate
  • cultivate
  • raise
  • produce
  • thrive
  • develop
  • improve
  • evolve
  • flourish
  • breed
  • propagate
  • manufacture
  • fabricate

Example Sentences

  • We grow wheat here.
  • I have three grown sons.
  • I didn’t grow up in Paris.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old