phrasal verb

Grow apart

Rank #954Letter GInseparable

2Sections

Become distant, stop having a close relationship because time, distance, interests, etc, have changed

Meanings

  • Become distant, stop having a close relationship because time, distance, interests, etc, have changed (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • We used to be good friends at school but have since GROWN APART.
  • I enjoy GROW APART WITH my colleagues during lunch.
  • She prefers GROW APART WITH people from her department.

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