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What is the difference between insert and inset?

insert | inset |

In transitive terms the difference between insert and inset

is that insert is to put in between or into while inset is to add an inset to something.

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

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    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

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