PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: "GROW OUT" AND "GROW OUT OF"

Hello, and happy Friday to you. I hope you had a nice week. For today's Phrasal Verb Friday, we are looking at the phrasal verb TO GROW OUT.

Definition 1: to grow your hair longer.

Example 1(a): I am growing my hair out, so I am not going to cut it.

Example 1(b): I am growing out my hair, so I am not going to cut it.

Notice that this phrasal verb is separable and transitive. 

There is also a three-word phrasal verb, TO GROW OUT OF. 

Definition 2: To develop or grow so you do not need something anymore.

Example 2: My child grew out of his new shoes in one month. 

Example 3: My daughter grew out of playing with dolls. Now she likes music.

This phrasal verb is not separable, and it is transitive.

That's all for this week. Have a great weekend, and thank you for reading. I'll see you on Monday for another Missing Monday lesson.