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- [verb in-greyn; adjective, noun in-greyn]
- /verb ɪnˈgreɪn; adjective, noun ˈɪnˌgreɪn/
- /ɪnˈɡreɪn/
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- [verb in-greyn; adjective, noun in-greyn]
- /verb ɪnˈgreɪn; adjective, noun ˈɪnˌgreɪn/
Definitions of ingrain word
- verb with object ingrain to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind. 1
- adjective ingrain ingrained; firmly fixed. 1
- adjective ingrain (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted. 1
- adjective ingrain made of fiber or yarn so dyed: ingrain fabric. 1
- adjective ingrain (of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible. 1
- noun ingrain yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture. 1
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Origin of ingrain
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 Ingrain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ingrain popularity
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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ingrain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ingrain
verb ingrain
- 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.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
Antonyms for ingrain
verb ingrain
- wipe out — an act of wiping: He gave a few quick wipes to the furniture.
Top questions with ingrain
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