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Insert

/ɪnˈsɜːt/

An image inserted into text.

📖 Definitions of "Insert"

noun
  1. 1

    An image inserted into text.

  2. 2

    A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.

    "This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper."

  3. 3

    A mechanical component inserted into another.

    "a threaded insert"

  4. 4

    An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.

verb
  1. 1

    To put in between or into.

    "In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card."

🔄 Synonyms of "Insert"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
introduceverb(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
insetnounA smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
encloseverb(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
infixnoun(transitive, linguistics) To insert a morpheme inside an existing word.
tucknoun(transitive) To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
put inverb(transitive) To place inside.
sneak inverbTo enter without being noticed.
incloseverb(now uncommon) Alternative form of enclose. [(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.]
slip inverb(transitive) To enter discreetly
cut-innounAn instance of pulling in front of another vehicle in traffic.
stick inverbinsert casually
enterverb(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Insert"

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WordDefinition
insetnounA smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
put inverb(transitive) To place inside.
introduceverb(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
enterverb(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
incloseverb(now uncommon) Alternative form of enclose. [(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.]
slip inverb(transitive) To enter discreetly
sneak inverbTo enter without being noticed.
encloseverb(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
cut-innounAn instance of pulling in front of another vehicle in traffic.
infixnoun(transitive, linguistics) To insert a morpheme inside an existing word.
tucknoun(transitive) To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
stick inverbinsert casually
insertionnounThe act of inserting, or something inserted.
inputnounData fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.
placementnounThe act of matching a person with a job
putverbTo physically place (something or someone somewhere).
placingnounThe action by which something is placed; placement; positioning.
situateverb(transitive) To place on or into a physical location.
incorporateverb(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
integratingThat integrates.

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