English · Phrasal verb Attested

grow into

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng trưởng để vừa với thứ gì đó.

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Where it’s used: Used American English

His new jumper was a bit big for him, but he'll grow into it in a couple of years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become accustomed to (something) by maturing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên quen thuộc bằng cách trưởng thành.

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “grow into” mean?

To grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).

Is “grow into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.