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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-stawl]
- /ɪnˈstɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-stawl]
- /ɪnˈstɔl/
Definitions of instal word
- verb with object instal to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer. 1
- verb with object instal to establish in an office, position, or place: to install oneself in new quarters. 1
- verb with object instal to induct into an office or the like with ceremonies or formalities. 1
- noun instal (transitive) alternative spelling of install. 1
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Origin of instal
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word installāre. See in-2, stall1
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Parts of speech for Instal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instal
verb instal
- connect — If something or someone connects one thing to another, or if one thing connects to another, the two things are joined together.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- put in — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- set up — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- bed in — to fit (parts) together accurately or (of parts) to be fitted together, either through machining or use, as in fitting a bearing to its shaft
Antonyms for instal
verb instal
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- 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.
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
Top questions with instal
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