Insert

Quick meaning: Insert is a verb meaning (transitive) To put in between or into.

Meaning

(transitive) To put in between or into.

More Meanings

1. An image inserted into text.
2. A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.
3. A mechanical component inserted into another.
4. (linguistics) An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
5. (genetics) A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
6. (television) A pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.
7. (film, television) A close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.

Example Sentences

a threaded insert

To make your proof easier to understand, I recommend you insert a few more steps.

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

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

Word Forms

• inserts
• inserting
• inserted

Synonyms for insert

Depending on context, synonyms include enter, inset, introduce, put in, enclose, infix.

Antonyms for insert

Common opposites include delete.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inset, put in, introduce, enter, inclose, enclose.

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