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- [verb in-surt; noun in-surt]
- /verb ɪnˈsɜrt; noun ˈɪn sɜrt/
- /ɪnˈsɜːt/
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- [verb in-surt; noun in-surt]
- /verb ɪnˈsɜrt; noun ˈɪn sɜrt/
Definitions of insert word
- verb with object insert to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock. 1
- verb with object insert to introduce or cause to be introduced into the body of something: to insert an extra paragraph in an article. 1
- noun insert something inserted or to be inserted. 1
- noun insert an extra leaf or section, printed independently, for binding or tipping into a book or periodical, especially a leaf or section consisting of an illustration or advertisement printed on different paper. 1
- noun insert any small picture, device, etc., surrounded partly or completely by body type. 1
- noun insert a paper, circular, etc., placed within the folds of a newspaper or the leaves of a book, periodical, etc. 1
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Origin of insert
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin insertus past participle of inserere to put in, insert, equivalent to in- in-2 + ser- (stem of serere to link together) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Insert
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insert popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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".
insert usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insert
verb insert
- fill in — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
- introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- stick — a thrust with a pointed instrument; stab.
- implant — to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
- include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
noun insert
- supplement — something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- pullout — an act or instance of pulling out; removal.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- enclosure — An area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier.
- inset — something inserted; insert.
Antonyms for insert
verb insert
- dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
- forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
- displace — to compel (a person or persons) to leave home, country, etc.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
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