heal over
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heals over
Present Participle
healing over
Past Tense
healed over
Past Participle
healed over
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(of wounds) to slowly grow new skin over the injured area as part of the healing process
- The cut on his knee took a few weeks to heal over completely.
- The doctor assured her that the surgical incision would heal over in time.
- To prevent infection, make sure the wound is clean and dry as it heals over.
- The scab will gradually fall off as the skin underneath continues to heal over.
- It's important not to pick at the scab to allow the wound to heal over properly.