full-grow
Adjective: "full-grow" is a variant spelling of "full-grown," meaning having reached complete growth or maturity; fully developed in size or stature.
- (The animal has reached its adult size.)
- (The dog is an adult, not a puppy.)
- (The tree has reached its maximum height.)
"full-grow" as a descriptive term is less common than "full-grown" but appears in informal or regional English.
- He bought a full-grow horse for the farm. (The horse is mature, not a foal.)
"full-grow" can be used figuratively to describe something that has reached its peak or final state.
- The project is now full-grow, with all phases complete. (The project is fully developed.)
Full-grown (adj): the standard spelling; having reached complete growth.
- A full-grown elephant can weigh several tons. (An adult elephant at maximum size.)
Grown (adj): having reached maturity; adult.
- The grown children moved out of the house. (The adult children left home.)
Full growth (n): the state of being completely developed.
- The plant is now at full growth and will soon flower. (The plant has reached its mature size.)
Mature: fully developed physically or mentally.
- The mature lion leads the pride. (The lion is adult and experienced.)
Adult: fully grown and developed.
- The adult bird has bright feathers. (The bird is no longer a juvenile.)
Fully developed: having reached complete growth.
- The fully developed oak tree provides shade. (The tree is at its maximum size.)
"Grow into one's own": to develop fully or reach maturity in a particular role or ability.
- After years of training, she grew into her own as a leader. (She became fully competent and mature in her role.)
"Grow up": to become an adult; to mature.
- He needs to grow up and take responsibility. (He needs to become more mature.)
Note: "full-grow" does not have common phrasal verbs or idioms of its own; it is primarily a variant spelling of "full-grown."