Grow and Shorten

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Grow verb - To look after or assist the growth of by labor and care.

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Shorten is an antonym for grow in evolve topic.

Nearby Words: growth, growing, grown, grower

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

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Grow is an antonym for shorten in diminish topic.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

arm	grow arm	shorten arm
life	grow life	shorten life
time	grow time	shorten time
bit	grow bit	shorten bit
Other words: hair, times, wings, limbs.

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