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fully grown
Describes a living being (human, animal, or plant) that has reached its full body size and is no longer growing.
Ein ausgewachsener Schäferhund erreicht eine Schulterhöhe von über 60 Zentimetern.
A fully grown German shepherd reaches a shoulder height of over 60 centimeters.
full-blown
Figuratively describes a problem or situation that has developed into something large, serious, and far-reaching.
Aus dem kleinen Missverständnis hat sich eine ausgewachsene Krise entwickelt.
The small misunderstanding developed into a full-blown crisis.
'Ausgewachsen' (fully grown) is the past participle of the verb 'auswachsen' (to grow out/develop). It literally means that the process of growing is complete.
Der kleine Setzling ist inzwischen zu einem stattlichen Baum ausgewachsen.
The small seedling has by now grown into an impressive tree.
In its literal meaning, 'ausgewachsen' (fully grown) is used for living beings that have reached their final size. Typical phrases are 'ein ausgewachsener Mensch' (a fully grown person), 'ein ausgewachsenes Tier' (a fully grown animal), or 'eine ausgewachsene Pflanze' ( a fully grown plant).
Unser Welpe ist jetzt fast ausgewachsen.
Our puppy is now almost fully grown.
Figuratively, the word describes a problem that has become large and serious. It then comes before abstract nouns such as 'eine ausgewachsene Krise' (a full-blown crisis), 'ein ausgewachsenes Problem' (a full-blown problem), or 'ein ausgewachsener Skandal' (a full-blown scandal).
Aus dem kleinen Streit wurde ein ausgewachsener Konflikt.
The small argument became a full-blown conflict.
mature / fully developed
For a living being, ausgereift can refer to complete development or qualitative maturity. Ausgewachsen specifically says that it has reached its final body size and will not grow any further. Use ausgereift for developmental maturity and ausgewachsen for size.
Der junge Hund ist ausgewachsen und hat seine endgültige Schulterhöhe erreicht.
The young dog is fully grown and has reached its final shoulder height.
Der junge Hund ist körperlich ausgereift und kann längere Strecken bewältigen.
The young dog is physically fully developed and can manage longer distances.
