regrown
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈɡroʊn/
KK: /rɪˈɡroʊn/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has grown again after being lost or destroyed.
Example
The regrown tree is now taller than it was before.
Conversation
Have you seen how the park looks after the renovations?
Yeah, it’s incredible! Those trees really look like they’ve regrown so quickly.
I know, right? It's nice to see nature bounce back like that.
Absolutely! It gives the whole area a fresh vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
renewed
restored
rejuvenated
Antonyms
damaged
destroyed
withered
verb
Definition
To grow again after being cut or damaged.
Example
The tree has regrown its leaves after the winter.
Tense Forms
Past: regrew
Past Participle: regrown
Conversation
Have you seen how quickly the plants have regrown after the storm?
Yeah, it's amazing how resilient they can be!
I thought they were all dead, but now they're thriving again.
Root Explanation
Regrown → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "grow" (from Old English "growan", meaning to increase or develop). The word "regrown" means to grow again or to develop anew after a period of absence or loss.
Memory Tip
Think of 'growing again' — 're-' means again, and 'grow' means to increase or develop.
Visually Confused Words
recrown
rebrown
begrown
rerow
reown
grown
forgrown