# ballooned

Pronunciation: say "buh-LOOND" /bəˈlund/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of balloon. — simple past and past participle of balloon
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of balloon. Use this form for something that already grew fast and big.
   - _The project's budget ballooned far beyond the original estimate._
   - _Membership has ballooned since the club lowered its fees._

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