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Insert vs Git - What's the difference?

insert | git |

As a noun insert

is a key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.

As an initialism git is

; gastrointestinal tract.

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.

    Related terms

    * insertion * insertable

    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.

    • Related terms

    * insertion

    Anagrams

    * * * * * English heteronyms

    git

    English

    Alternative forms

    * get

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) , related to beget. (from Online Etymology Dictionary)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (British, slang, pejorative) A contemptible person.
  • (British, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person.
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    • Usage notes
    * 'Git' is usually used as an insult, more severe than twit but less severe than a true profanity like wanker or arsehole, and may often be used affectionately between friends. 'Get' can also be used, with a subtle change of meaning. 'You cheeky get!' is slightly less harsh than 'You cheeky git!'. * 'Git' is frequently used in conjunction with another word to achieve a more specific meaning. For instance a "smarmy git" refers to a person of a slimy, ingratiating disposition; a "jammy git" would be a person with undeserved luck. The phrase "grumpy old git", denoting a cantankerous old man, is used with particular frequency. * In parts of northern , 'get' is still used in preference to 'git'. In the Republic of Ireland, 'get', rather than 'git' is used. * The word has been ruled by the .

    Verb

    (gitt)
  • (Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To get.
  • (Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To leave.

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (channel in metal casting)

    • Anagrams

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