And grow vs Mature

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

And grow

Top 2,000 (common)

Mature

Top 2,000 (common) C1 adjective

	And grow	Mature
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ænd ɡrəʊ// 🇺🇸 //ænd ɡroʊ//	🇬🇧 //məˈtjʊə// 🇺🇸 //məˈtʃʊr//
Meaning	To increase or develop over time.	Fully grown or developed.
Example	It's important to learn new skills and grow in your career.	He is a very mature individual for his age.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	-	C1
Part of speech		adjective
Collocations	grow stronger, grow older, grow quickly, grow naturally, grow together	mature audience, mature relationship, mature decisions, mature tree, mature products
Antonyms	-	immature, undeveloped, young
Common mistakes	Omitting 'and' in phrases when connecting thoughts., Using it without a subject when referring to growth., Confusing with other forms of the verb 'grow'.	Confused with 'immature' for opposites., Using 'mature' for young people or animals., Omitting the context when 'mature' implies wisdom.
Usage notes	Used in various contexts, like personal development or business. It's appropriate for both formal and informal settings, but be cautious of context.	Use 'mature' to describe fully developed people, animals, or things. Avoid using it to describe young subjects.

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Frequently asked questions: And grow vs Mature

What's the difference between And grow and Mature?

And grow: To increase or develop over time. Mature: Fully grown or developed.

Can you show an example of each?

And grow: It's important to learn new skills and grow in your career. Mature: He is a very mature individual for his age.

Can I use And grow and Mature interchangeably?

Not always. And grow and Mature are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.