Phrasal Verb: Grow apart
English Meaning: Become estranged gradually
Hindi Meaning: धीरे-धीरे अलग होना
The phrasal verb “grow apart” means to gradually become less close or emotionally distant from someone over time. This usually happens in friendships, relationships, or even between family members, due to differences in interests, lifestyles, or life circumstances.
What Does “Grow apart” Mean?
- To slowly lose a close connection – धीरे-धीरे संबंध टूटना
- To become emotionally distant over time – भावनात्मक रूप से दूर हो जाना
In Hindi:
- धीरे-धीरे अलग होना
- रिश्तों में दूरी आना
- भावनात्मक संबंध कमजोर होना
How to Use “Grow apart” in Sentences
Example 1: We were best friends in school, but we grew apart after college.
Hindi: हम स्कूल में बहुत अच्छे दोस्त थे, लेकिन कॉलेज के बाद धीरे-धीरे अलग हो गए।
Example 2: Many couples grow apart after years of marriage.
Hindi: कई जोड़े वर्षों की शादी के बाद धीरे-धीरे अलग हो जाते हैं।
Example 3: They didn’t fight, they just grew apart over time.
Hindi: उन्होंने झगड़ा नहीं किया, वे बस समय के साथ अलग हो गए।
Example 4: As their careers took different paths, they began to grow apart.
Hindi: जैसे-जैसे उनके करियर अलग दिशा में बढ़े, वे एक-दूसरे से दूर होने लगे।
Example 5: We used to talk every day, but now we’ve grown apart.
Hindi: हम रोज़ बात करते थे, लेकिन अब हम अलग हो गए हैं।
Common Mistakes When Using “Grow apart”
❌ Incorrect: We grew each other apart.
✅ Correct: We grew apart.
❌ Incorrect: She grow apart from me.
✅ Correct: She grew apart from me.
(“Grow apart” is intransitive; don’t use an object directly after it.)
Questions for Test
- What does “grow apart” mean in Hindi?
- Translate: “They grew apart after school.”
- Fill in the blank: “Over the years, we’ve _______ apart.”
- Does “grow apart” mean fighting or gradual distance?
- Can friends grow apart without any argument?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is “grow apart” always negative?
Not necessarily. It can be natural when people change over time.
Is “grow apart” used only for romantic relationships?
No, it can be used for any close relationship – friends, family, or partners.
Is it formal or informal?
It’s neutral – suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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