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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 insets word
- noun insets something inserted; insert. 1
- noun insets a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one. 1
- abbreviation INSETS influx. 1
- noun insets the act of setting in. 1
- noun insets a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel. 1
- verb with object insets to set in or insert, as an inset: to inset a panel in a dress. 1
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Origin of insets
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Insets
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insets 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insets usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insets
verb insets
- 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 insets
- insertions — Plural form of insertion.
- inclusions — Plural form of inclusion.
- additions — Plural form of addition.
- enclosures — Plural form of enclosure.
Antonyms for insets
verb insets
- 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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