Meaning

(transitive) To set in; infix or implant..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To set in; infix or implant.
2. (transitive) To insert something.
3. (transitive) To add an inset to something.
4. A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
5. Anything inserted.
6. A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.
7. (telecommunications) A modular microphone that can be removed from a telephone handset without disassembly.
8. (mining) An opening partway down a shaft, giving access to the intermediate levels.

Example Sentences

The inset of figure 1 shows the geometry of the samples.

Microphone insets can deteriorate and older examples may produce a permanent frying noise.

the inset diamonds

the inset liners

Word Forms

• insets
• insetting
• inset
• insetted
• further inset
• farther inset
• furthest inset
• farthest inset

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When Should You Use Inset?

Use inset when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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