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Insert vs Inert - What's the difference?

insert | inert |

As nouns the difference between insert and inert

is that insert is an image inserted into text while inert is a substance that does not react chemically.

As a verb insert

is to put in between or into.

As an adjective inert is

unable to move or act; inanimate.

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

    inert

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unable to move or act; inanimate.
  • Sluggish or lethargic.
  • In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  • Having no therapeutic action.

    • Derived terms

    * inert gas * inertly

    See also

    * inertia

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

    • Anagrams

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