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Inset vs Embedded - What's the difference?

inset | embedded |

As verbs the difference between inset and embedded

is that inset is to set in; infix or implant while embedded is past tense of embed.

As a noun inset

is a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one.

As an adjective embedded is

part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

inset

English

Verb

  • to set in; infix or implant
  • to insert something
  • to add an inset to something

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
  • anything inserted
  • a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment

    • Anagrams

    * English irregular past participles English irregular simple past forms English irregular verbs English past participles English verb forms using redundant wikisyntax English verb simple past forms English verb forms using redundant wikisyntax

    embedded

    English

    (wikipedia embedded)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (embed)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
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  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.