What does ingrown mean?
Ingrown means That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body).
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/ɪnˈɡɹəʊn/ · adjective
That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body).
an ingrown toenail
Use ingrown when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ingrown means That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body).
Common synonyms include unhealthy, ingrowing.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
an ingrown toenail
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