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overgrown

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn How to pronounce overgrown (audio)
Definition of overgrownnext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots

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Recent Examples of overgrown During a 2015 visit to his Orangevale-area home, The Bee found bicycles and kayaks alongside an overgrown garden of cactus, fruit trees and other plants. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Sally knocks Ian out with a blunt object, and the sisters go roving through the overgrown woods separating them from Lockland Manor. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Once a derelict, overgrown lot, the site is transforming into a neighborhood park where kids can learn to cycle safely. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026 The result is this odd slice of land, wedged between Pizza City and the rear of some other building, unused except by the cats and overgrown with birds of paradise, banana trees—plants that spring up anywhere. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
  1. lush
  2. grown
  3. green
  4. dense
  5. leafy
Adjective
  • Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn takes year-round diligence to keep soil healthy and weeds, pests, and diseases at bay.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Some Ferns Ferns may bring a lush, woodland feel indoors, but certain varieties aren’t always the best choice.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • Related Stories But Markle is a grown woman with a family, and her mother reportedly respected her decision.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Jean, Margaret's sister and a mother of two grown sons, is watching television at her Detroit home.
    — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of grown
Adjective
  • The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Counters and other surfaces include Lincoln marble from Colorado, with green and brown veining, along with brass and other natural materials.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of green
Adjective
  • Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Starting with what is often called the Arab Spring and ending with the Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020, the demonstrations—dense, synchronized, and persistent—dwarfed older, briefer moments of global protest.
    — Rachel Nolan, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • There are leafy views from the bedrooms and plenty of room to stretch out, and the windowed bathroom feels classic with the cast-iron soaking tub.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing slow running with the MIND diet, which includes nuts, whole grains, berries, and leafy greens, may help reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of leafy

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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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