Outgrow
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Literal Growth
Used to describe physical growth, such as becoming too big for clothes or spaces. She quickly outgrew her school uniform.
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Beyond Capacity
Implies something is no longer sufficient to accommodate growth, often forcing a change. The startup outgrew its office space.
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Eclipse in Growth
Can suggest surpassing another in development, like in sibling or peer comparisons. The younger athlete outgrew his older rivals in skill.