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Meaning of undergrow | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To grow to an inferior, or less than the usual, size or height.
intransitive
To grow underneath.
transitive

Examples

“Descending the side of the levee, he penetrated the rank density of weeds and willows that undergrew the trees until the river's edge, shouting Victor's name.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

undergrowing undergrows underguess underguessed underguesses underguessing

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