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Inlay vs Insert - What's the difference?

inlay | insert |

As nouns the difference between inlay and insert

is that inlay is the material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration while insert is an image inserted into text.

As verbs the difference between inlay and insert

is that inlay is to place pieces of a foreign material within another material to form a decorative design while insert is to put in between or into.

inlay

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
  • Derived terms
    * inlay card

    Verb

  • To pieces of a foreign material within another material to form a decorative design.
  • (dentistry) To fill a tooth.
  • Anagrams

    *

    insert

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To put in between or into.
  • In order to withdraw money from a cash machine you have to insert your debit card first.
    To make your proof easier to comprehend I recommend you insert a few more steps.

    Synonyms

    * (put in between or into ): enter, introduce, put in, put inside

    Antonyms

    * delete

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An image inserted into text.
  • A promotional leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, etc.
  • This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.
  • An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
  • Anagrams

    * * * * * English heteronyms