in-grain

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in greyn]
- /ɪn greɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in greyn]
- /ɪn greɪn/

Definitions of in-grain word

verb with object in-grain to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind. 1
adjective in-grain ingrained; firmly fixed. 1
adjective in-grain (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted. 1
adjective in-grain made of fiber or yarn so dyed: ingrain fabric. 1
adjective in-grain (of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible. 1
noun in-grain yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture. 1

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Origin of in-grain

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

1760-70; orig. phrase (dyed) in grain (i.e., with kermes)

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Parts of speech for In-grain

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for in-grain

verb in-grain

instill — to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
fix — to repair; mend.
teach — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
implant — to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
insert — to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.

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verb in-grain

ascend — If you ascend a hill or staircase, you go up it.
rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
dig up — to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.

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verb in-grain

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