Phrasal verb GROW UP

GROW UP

1. To grow up is to become older or to become an adult.

Examples of use:

1. When I grow up I want to be a doctor.
2. He grew up in Thailand.
3. She’s growing up fast.

2. Grow up is something you say to someone who is behaving in a childish or immature way.

Examples of use:

1. You’re being stupid. Why don’t you just grow up?
2. Oh grow up! I’ve heard enough of your silly jokes.

1. grown-up (adjective) – When children look or behave in a mature way they are grown-up.

Example of use:

She looked very grown-up in her new dress.

1. grown-up (noun) – a grown-up is an adult. Informal English – usually used by children.

Example of use:

He wanted to sit with the grown-ups but he had to look after his brother and sister.