Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grow apart
phrasal verb
/ɡroʊ əˈpɑːrt/
Definition
To gradually become less close or emotionally distanced from someone over time.
Examples
- As they entered college, they began to grow apart due to different interests.
- It’s sad to see friends grow apart after years of being inseparable.
- Over time, the couple found that they had grown apart and decided to part ways.
Meaning
The phrase ‘grow apart’ is used to describe a situation where two people, often friends or partners, start to feel less connected due to changes in their lives, interests, or feelings.
Synonyms
- drift apart
- separate
- distance oneself
- decrease in closeness
