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Outgrow

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