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- [noun in-set; verb in-set]
- /noun ˈɪnˌsɛt; verb ɪnˈsɛt/
- /ˈɪn.set/
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- [noun in-set; verb in-set]
- /noun ˈɪnˌsɛt; verb ɪnˈsɛt/
Definitions of inset word
- noun inset something inserted; insert. 1
- noun inset a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one. 1
- abbreviation INSET influx. 1
- noun inset the act of setting in. 1
- noun inset a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel. 1
- verb with object inset to set in or insert, as an inset: to inset a panel in a dress. 1
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Origin of inset
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English insetten to insert, Old English insettan to initiate; see in-1, set
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Parts of speech for Inset
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inset popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inset usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inset
verb inset
- import — to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
- ship — a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
- send — to cause, permit, or enable to go: to send a messenger; They sent their son to college.
- instill — to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
noun inset
- 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.
- insertion — the act of inserting: the insertion of a coin in a vending machine.
- inclusion — the act of including.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
adjective inset
- inlaid — set into the surface of something: an inlaid design on a chest.
- decorated — (often initial capital letter) of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.
- ornamented — (of a character) highly embellished or ornate; altered by embellishment.
Antonyms for inset
verb inset
- subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
- take away — something taken back or away, especially an employee benefit that is eliminated or substantially reduced by the terms of a union contract.
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